Telecommunication System Engineer

Telespazio Belgium can count on more than 45 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities. We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency, EUSPA and other Telespazio Groups. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees. Telespazio Belgium has an on‑site service at ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we are looking for a highly skilled Telecommunication System Engin eer to work there. Candidates must be eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration What is expected from you: Support ESA in the activities of satellite telecommunication system analysis and simulation The activities include: Assistance in preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA R&D. Support the management of industrial R&D activities in the areas of system design, analysis and simulations Support internal hands-on technical analysis on subjects related to future SATCOM systems Support the preparation of the section R&D technology roadmaps in the area of satellite telecom network protocols, architectures and systems Support ESA-wide projects in the area of telecommunication systems and technologies What you offer : Master's degree / PhD (preferable) in Telecommunication or Electrical engineering Good background on satellite communication system and technologies, particularly in the areas of maritime and aeronautical services Experience in satellite system and network simulations Good knowledge of the 3GPP 5G protocol Knowledge of the following is considered an asset: Aeronautical Satcom systems and/or Maritime Satcom systems and/or Tactical satcom systems with knowledge on related Standards, i.e. SAPIENT, Asterix, Link-16, EPW At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of SATCOM Knowledge of MATLAB and other programming languages such as Julia, Python, C++. What we offer: A competitive salary 30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week; Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands) Opportunity to telework from abroad Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hours Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme; A good pension scheme with no personal contribution; A career development (Coursera membership + training budget); Travel allowance; Extensive relocation package Where: You will be working within ESTEC, the European…