Telecommunication Engineer, Noordwijk-Binnen

Overview

On behalf of the European Space Agency, we are looking for a highly skilled

Telecommunication Engineer

to work in ESTEC, in the Netherlands. Telespazio Belgium can count on almost 40 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service&Engineering activities. We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.On behalf of the European Space Agency, we are looking for a highly skilled

Telecommunication Engineer

to work in ESTEC, in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

Support on Telecommunication-related topics with particular focus on system/physical layers Assistance in preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA R&D Support the management of industrial R&D activities in the areas of: i) satellite modem physical and link layer analysis, design, prototyping and testing; ii) SATCOM Systems and network 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 Coordinate telecom networking R&D activities of stagiares and YGTs within the section

Qualifications

Master\'s degree / PhD (preferable) in Telecommunication or Electrical engineering Good knowledge of satellite telecommunication systems, 5G technologies, and physical layer At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of telecommunications System level analysis of satellite telecommunication networksEnd-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++ Candidates must be eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration

What we offer

30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands) Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hoursFully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme A good pension scheme with no personal contribution A career development (Coursera membership + training budget) Travel allowance Extensive relocation package

Where

You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect the employees to be on-site full time however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.

When

Deadline to apply: 22/08/2025

Interview note

Please note that interviews will be held either via skype, webex, other digital platforms or onsite in ESTEC.

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