Telespazio Belgium has over 45 years of expertise in Space Operations Service & Engineering, playing a vital role in major European Space Agency programs. We are seeking a highly skilled Telecommunication Systems Engineer to support ESA at their ESTEC site in the Netherlands. Candidates must be eligible for a security clearance from an EU Member State national security administration.

The Role

You will assist ESA in satellite telecommunication system analysis and simulation, including:

• Preparing invitations to tenders related to ESA R&D.
• Managing industrial R&D activities in system design, analysis, and simulations.
• Conducting internal technical analysis on future SATCOM systems.
• Supporting the development of R&D technology roadmaps for satellite telecom protocols and systems.
• Contributing to ESA-wide projects in telecommunication systems and technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD (preferred) in Telecommunication or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in satellite communication systems, especially for maritime and aeronautical services.
• Experience with satellite system and network simulations.
• Proficient in 3GPP 5G protocols.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant telecommunications experience, including:
  • System level analysis of satellite telecommunication networks.
  • End-to-end Physical/MAC layer analysis and simulations.
  • Knowledge of SATCOM standards.
  • Familiarity with MATLAB and programming languages such as Julia, Python, and C++.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 30 days of paid annual leave plus public holidays (~12 days).
• Hybrid working scheme (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
• Flexible working hours.
• Fully paid extensive health insurance.
• Pension scheme with no personal contribution.
• Career development opportunities (Coursera membership + training budget).
• Travel allowance.
• Comprehensive relocation package.

You will work at ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands, as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. While full-time on-site presence is not required, relocation to the Netherlands is necessary for this role.

Application Process

Apply ASAP; interviews will be conducted via Teams. We look forward to your application!