RF Systems Engineer

Engibex; Charleroi; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Engibex is seeking an experienced RF/telecommunications engineer to design and optimize RF systems for satellite payloads, including transponders, antennas and converters. You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software and FPGA teams to drive multi-disciplinary projects, from requirements through integration and testing.

The role demands hands-on RF testing, strong documentation, and fluency in English.

Formación

• MSc or PhD degree required in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunication systems, RF electronics or antenna.
• Experience with RF simulation and modeling tools (HFSS, ADS).
• Experience with RF design and manufacturing (PCB, waveguide, ...).
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously across teams to drive multi-disciplinary projects to completion.
• Good communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsabilidades

• Design and optimize RF systems and components for satellite telecom payloads (transponders, antennas, SSPA, frequency converters).
• Support all aspects of the development chain: requirements, architecture, design, manufacturing, integration, test, operations.
• Develop test plans ensuring adequate testing of units and complete system.
• Work on RF/telecommunication spacecraft architecture with cross-functional teams.
• Support design reviews to ensure requirements and interface compliance.
• Collaborate with external providers to review designs, resolve issues and develop integration strategies.
• Execute in-lab testing and on-orbit performance validation using RF measurement tools.

Conocimientos

RF systems

Antenna design

RF electronics

Satellite telecom

Test equipment

Educación

MSc or PhD in Electrical/Telecommunication/Aerospace Eng

Herramientas

HFSS

ADS

Descripción del empleo

We are a Belgian engineering consulting firm that assists SMEs and large industrial organizations in bringing their innovation and R&D initiatives to life.

Le poste :

• Design and optimize RF systems and components for satellite telecom payloads (transponders, antennas, SSPA, frequency converters, depending on experience and willingness to learn)
• Support all aspects of the development chain: requirements, architecture, design, manufacturing, integration, test, operations
• Develop test plans that ensure adequate testing of units and the complete system
• Work on RF / telecommunication spacecraft architecture with various teams (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, FPGA)
• Support design reviews to ensure requirements and interface compliance
• Work closely with external providers of telecommunication systems to review designs, identify, and resolve issues and develop integration and test approaches
• Execute in-lab testing and on-orbit performance validation, using advanced RF measurement tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators)

Profil recherché :

Must have

• MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunication systems, RF electronics or antenna
• Experience with RF simulation and modeling tools (e.g. HFSS, ADS)
• Experience with RF design and manufacturing (PCB, waveguide, ...)
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers)
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously across teams and company to drive multi-disciplinary projects to completion
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• A passion for technology and rapid execution of sophisticated space missions
• Knowledge of telecommunication payloads and standards
• Knowledge of software-defined radios (SDR) and digital signal processing (DSP)
• Experience with scripting language (Python)
• Experience in space industry
• Willing to work out of your comfort zone