SES Group is seeking a Senior Satcom System Engineer for the IRIS² program, focused on designing and delivering a Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation utilizing 3GPP 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in satellite communications and experience with complex systems integration, working primarily on-site in Betzdorf, Luxembourg
Job Summary
Contribute to the system-level architecture and design for a MEO satellite communications system, including space segment, ground segment, and user segment.
Define system requirements across satellites, gateways, network functions, and terminals, and develop and validate link budgets and performance analyses.
Support integration of 5G NTN user links in compliance with 3GPP standards and collaborate with RF, payload, spacecraft, ground infrastructure, and software teams.
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SES Group is seeking a Senior Satcom System Engineer for the IRIS² program, focused on designing and delivering a Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation utilizing 3GPP 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in satellite communications and experience with complex systems integration, working primarily on-site in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5G NTN standards implementation
System-level architecture and design
Link budgets and performance analysis
3GPP Rel-17/18 compliance
Ground system design and integration
Nice-to-have
Cross-domain problem solving
Technical leadership and mentoring
Customer and stakeholder interface
Key Requirements
8+ years of experience in SATCOM system engineering
Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field
Experience with MEO and/or LEO constellations
Solid knowledge of 5G or LTE networking principles
Eligibility for ESA/EU SECRET personal security clearances