Satellite Communication Payload Engineer

Job Description

As part of a dynamic team at ESA/ECSAT, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the development of innovative telecommunications satellite technologies and products;
• Contribute to technology and product development activities across a broad range of satellite communication applications;
• Participate in the definition, maintenance, and control of technical requirements, specifications, and associated documentation;
• Support the evaluation, negotiation, monitoring, and management of development contracts and related activities;
• Prepare status reports, work plans, technical documentation, and review materials for key stakeholders;
• Collaborate with technical experts and project teams across multiple telecommunications initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments within the satellite communications sector;
• Support ARTES programme activities, including market intelligence, socioeconomic analysis, risk identification, and project lifecycle management;

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in the development, design, manufacturing, or testing of aerospace and/or telecommunications satellite equipment and subsystems;
• Strong understanding of low-level technical solution definition and implementation within complex engineering environments;
• Proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Satellite payload hardware and onboard processing system architectures;
  • End-to-end satellite communications systems engineering;
• Experience or knowledge of spacecraft platform subsystems would be considered an advantage, including:
  • Propulsion systems
  • Electrical power systems
  • AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control Systems)
  • TT&C systems
  • Onboard data processing units
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multicultural, international teams;
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills;
• Eligibility to obtain ESA/EU Security Clearance;
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

We currently have two opportunities available, one based in Harwell, UK and one in Noordwijk, Netherlands.

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV in English to Andres Izquierdo Gallegoby clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job DE-HP-26188.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.                      

Last apply date: 09/11/2026!