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# Satellite Telecommunication System Engineer

- **Company:** European Space Agency
- **Location:** Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Satcom, Julia, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/satellite-telecommunication-system-engineer-telespazio-belgium-8712183

## About the Role

* 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
 * At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of telecommunications covering the following:
 + System level analysis of satellite telecommunication networks
 + End-to-end Physical/MAC layer analysis and simulations
 + Good knowledge of SATCOM related standards
 * Knowledge of MATLAB and other programming languages such as Julia, Python, C++.

## Description

Telespazio Belgium has an on-site service at ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we are looking for a highly skilled Satellite Telecommunication System Engineer 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


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