Radio Frequency Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Leading RF systems engineering efforts in satellite projects throughout the entire system lifecycle
• Performing RF payload or RF subsystem level trade-off analyses
• Preparing and oversight of technical documentation
• Technical management of subcontractors or suppliers of RF subsystems and partners within project consortiums

Basic qualifications

• MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in RF systems engineering, preferably within the space, satellite, aerospace, or telecommunications industry
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave engineering principles, including link budgets, noise analysis, frequency planning, and RF subsystem architectures
• Experience performing system-level or subsystem-level trade-off analyses and deriving technical requirements
• Experience with RF payloads, satellite communication systems, or complex RF subsystems
• Ability to prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, requirements, interface documents, and test plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Very good English in speaking and writing

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge and practical experience with ECSS
• Experience participating in customer reviews, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and technical decision-making processes
• Experience in working with European Space Agency, European Commission and European Defense Agency
• Demonstrated experience leading RF engineering activities in complex development projects
• Knowledge of software-defined radios (SDR) and digital signal processing (DSP)
• Experience with scripting language (Python)
• Well established understanding of systems engineering processes
• Hands-on experience in requirements definition and management using Doors-like requirements management tool
• Experience in working on systems with flight heritage (TRL 9)

We offer

• Work in a friendly, well-coordinated team of enthusiasts
• Stable employment in a modern company with an established market position
• Attractive salary and benefits package (e.g., private medical care, sports card)
• Opportunities for professional development and participation in innovative projects