RF Systems Engineer

Engibex; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engibex, a Belgian engineering consulting firm, seeks an RF/telecom space systems engineer to design and optimize RF systems for satellite payloads, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, software, and FPGA teams.

You will develop test plans, support the full development chain, and work with external providers; fluency in English and autonomous collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical/Telecommunications/Aerospace engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in telecom systems, RF electronics or antenna.
• Experience with RF simulation and modeling tools (HFSS, ADS).
• Experience with RF design and manufacturing (PCB, waveguide, etc.).
• Hands-on RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers).
• Ability to work autonomously across teams to drive multi-disciplinary projects.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize RF systems and components for satellite telecom payloads (transponders, antennas, SSPA etc.).
• Support all development chain: requirements, architecture, design, manufacturing, integration, test, operations.
• Develop test plans ensuring adequate testing of units and the complete system.
• Work on RF/telecommunication spacecraft architecture with multiple teams (mechanical, electrical, software, FPGA).
• Support design reviews to ensure requirements and interface compliance.
• Collaborate with external providers to review designs and plan integration and test approaches.
• Execute in-lab testing and on-orbit validation using advanced RF measurement tools.

Skills

Autonomy across teams

Communication skills

Fluent English

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

HFSS

ADS

PCB design

Waveguide

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Python scripting

Job description

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

Job Description

• 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).

Profile / Requirements

• 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

Why join us?

We offer you a position as a consultant within the fascinating world of high tech and innovation. We provide a complete package with on one side training, coaching and a close follow-up, and on the other side a balanced salary package with fringe benefits based on your capabilities and experience.

Working with us means choosing a long-term perspective, development possibilities, and a personal approach. A human-centered, diverse company that values and supports your physical and mental well-being.