Communications Engineer - Digital Payload Development for Satellites (Ingenieur/in - Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik)

Your Tasks - Develop a digital payload for an innovative satellite constellation - Design and implement signal processing and communication systems for space applications - Integrate and design beamforming antennas and their control systems (DRA) - Develop and optimize onboard processors for digital signal processin with high datarates - FPGA design for high-performance signal processing applications - Perform complex link budget calculations for satellite constellations - Support in creating comprehensive offers - Creation of unit-/payload- and test specifications - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure system requirements and interfaces are met Your Qualifications - Degree in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field - General communications engineering and satellite communications - Antenna technology, especially beamforming - High- and extremely high-frequency technology (HF / SHF) - Onboard processors and digital signal processing - Possibly FPGA design (e.g., VHDL, Verilog, high-level synthesis) - MATLAB for simulation and signal processing - Tools such as STK (Systems Tool Kit) and Satsoft for system analysis and antenna design - Familiarity with communication standards such as DVB-S2, 5G, and European Waveform - Experience in complex link budget calculations for satellite constellations - Strong interest in communications engineering and its applications in space - Experience in developing complex communication systems, ideally in aerospace - Analytical thinking, team spirit, and a structured work approach - Very good knowledge of MS office tools - Basic knowledge of the German language would be desirable