Telecommunication Systems Engineer

• Design and analyze satellite communication systems, including size and number of beams, bandwidth, coverage, … to meet system requirements (capacity, throughput, …).
• Develop RF link budgets and conduct performance assessments using (custom) simulation tools.
• Design modulation, coding, and multiplexing techniques for reliable satellite links.
• Work with the designers and the customer on high-level architecture.
• Support all aspects of the development chain: requirements, architecture, design, manufacturing, integration, test, operations
• Work on RF / telecommunication spacecraft architecture with various teams (e.g. RF, electrical, software, FPGA, network).
• Support design reviews to ensure requirements and interface compliance
• Work closely with external providers of telecommunication systems to review designs, identify, and resolve issues and develop integration and test approaches
• Execute in-lab testing and on-orbit performance validation, using advanced RF measurement tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators)., As part of this opportunity, you will work as a Dekimo consultant at one of our clients’ sites, while receiving support and guidance from our teams.

• MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunication systems, RF electronics or antenna
• Knowledge of telecommunication payloads and one or more standards (e.g., DVB-S2X, DVB-RCS2, 5G, CCSDS, …)
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously across teams and company to drive multi-disciplinary projects to completion
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• A passion for technology and rapid execution of sophisticated space missions
• Experience in frequency coordination (ITU, FCC)
• Experience working on telecommunication satellite constellations
• Experience with RF systems analysis tools (SystemView or equivalent custom tools).
• Knowledge of software-defined radios (SDR) and digital signal processing (DSP)
• Knowledge of RF subsystems (transponders, antennas, amplifiers, frequency converters, SSPA,…)
• Experience with interference analysis
• Experience with scripting language (Python)
• Experience in space industry
• Willing to work out of your comfort zone

At Dekimo Experts, we support our clients in carrying out innovative projects in the fields of embedded systems, electronics, and cutting-edge technologies. We work on engineering and R&D projects with a strong technological focus, in demanding environments-often real-time-at the heart of Industry 4.0 challenges.

With over 40 years of experience, we are part of a Belgian group with an international reach, firmly established in Belgium and also present in the Netherlands, France, and Germany. Our consultants contribute to a wide range of projects in cutting-edge sectors such as aerospace, mobility, medtech, energy, and manufacturing.