System Engineer - Satellite Communications

Leiden

Full\-time

Medior / Senior

About this job
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*We are currently looking for a* *System Engineer \- Satellite Communications* *to join the team in the* *Leiden Area**.*

We are looking for a System Engineer to join a high\-tech engineering team working on complex systems for the international space sector.

The systems you will work on support spacecraft development, Assembly, Integration \& Test, post\-launch operations, satellite communications, and advanced test and simulation environments.

This is a practical, cross\-disciplinary system engineering role in a compact engineering environment. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, software, FPGA, test, project management, procurement, and business development colleagues to translate customer needs into feasible and integrated technical solutions.

Most systems involve a combination of embedded systems, electronics, firmware, software, test equipment, and customer\-specific technical requirements. Therefore, we are looking for someone who combines system\-level thinking with a hands\-on engineering mindset.

You do not need to be a perfect match from day one. We are open to candidates from aerospace, telecom, RF, optical systems, embedded systems, defence electronics, test \& measurement, or other relevant high\-tech engineering environments, provided you have the technical foundation and practical mindset to grow into the role.

Job details
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System Engineer \- Satellite Communications

Main responsibilities
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In this role, you will be involved across the project lifecycle, from proposal support and requirements analysis to design coordination, integration, testing, and customer reviews.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analysing customer requirement specifications and Statements of Work.


• Translating customer needs into feasible system concepts and technical solutions.


• Deriving system decomposition and design across hardware, firmware, software, COTS components, and test equipment.


• Supporting technical proposal preparation, including feasibility, planning, cost trade\-offs, risks, and development needs.


• Coordinating technical discussions with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders.


• Producing and coordinating system design documentation, including test plans and test procedures.


• Supporting formal technical reviews with customers, such as PDR, CDR, TRR, and related milestones.


• Coordinating or supporting system configuration, integration, and testing activities.


• Providing technical input for procurement and supplier\-related decisions.


• Monitoring technical progress and reporting relevant updates to the Project Manager.


• Helping ensure that the overall system meets customer requirements, project goals, budget, planning, and feasibility constraints.


• Steering technical alignment across disciplines without micromanaging specialist engineers.

We are looking for someone with a practical engineering background and the ability to work across disciplines.

You bring:

• A B.Sc., HBO, or higher degree in electronics, optical engineering, embedded systems, telecom, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field.


• At least 2 years of relevant experience in system engineering, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, test \& integration, electronics, telecom, RF/optical systems, or another relevant high\-tech engineering environment.


• A practical engineering mindset and the ability to work close to technical teams, products, test setups, and customer deliverables.


• Broad technical understanding across hardware, firmware, software, embedded systems, and system integration.


• The ability to analyse customer requirements and translate them into feasible technical solutions.


• Strong communication and documentation skills in English.


• The ability to work independently, take ownership, and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams in a flat organisation.


• A proactive and hands\-on way of working.

• Space, aerospace, defence, telecom, RF, optical communication, or satellite communication systems.


• Embedded systems, firmware, FPGA, or hardware/software integration.


• Lab test equipment and system integration environments.


• Modulation and coding techniques.


• EGSE, TM/TC, TTC systems, or spacecraft test and simulation systems.


• SDA, CCSDS, ECSS, or other relevant space\-sector standards.


• Formal technical reviews such as PDR, CDR, TRR, or similar.

This role is limited to applicants who are currently based in Europe and legally authorised to work in the EU/EEA.

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new

System Engineer \- Satellite Communications****?

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.

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How to apply

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