RF Telecom Engineer

RF Telecom Engineer

Aerospacelab

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium

Role overview

• Design and optimize RF systems and components for satellite telecom payloads (transponders, antennas, amplifiers, frequency converters, ...);
• Develop and review RF system architectures, ensuring they meet the performance and requirements from the customer;
• Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, FPGA);
• Lead RF testing activities, including payload performance evaluation, characterization, and validation of satellite telecom systems;
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures to validate the performance of RF payloads;
• Execute in-lab testing and on-orbit performance validation, using advanced RF measurement tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators);
• Conduct performance optimization of RF payload systems, including link budget analysis, interference analysis, and gain optimization;
• Document test results, RF performance, and design validation processes in comprehensive reports, meeting customer specifications.

Must have

• MSc or PhD in RF engineering, 5+ years of experience with a focus on satellite telecom payload design, testing, and validation;
• Ability to work across the team and company to drive designs to completion;
• Strong expertise in RF system design, including the design of transponders, amplifiers, and communication link budgets;
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers);
• Proficiency with RF simulation and modeling tools (e.g. HFSS, ADS);
• Understanding of satellite communication systems, including payloads and telecommunications standards.

Nice to have

• Previous experience with satellite telecom payloads or space-based communication systems;
• Experience with satellite integration, including thermal/vacuum testing and environmental testing;
• Knowledge of modern satellite communication standards (e.g., DVB-S2, CCSDS);
• Knowledge of Python.

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