RF Systems Engineer for Space Telecom Payloads

Engibex; Henegouwen; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Engibex, a Belgian engineering consulting firm, seeks an RF systems engineer to design and optimize RF subsystems for satellite payloads. You will support the full development chain and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure interface compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, on-orbit validation, and collaboration with external providers to resolve design issues. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize RF systems and components for satellite payloads (transponders, antennas, SSPA, freq. converters).
• Support all development stages: requirements, architecture, design, manufacturing, integration, test.
• Develop test plans for unit and system-level testing.
• Collaborate with RF, mechanical, electrical, software and FPGA teams.
• Review designs with external providers and develop integration/test approaches.
• Execute in-lab testing and on-orbit performance validation using RF test tools.

Skills

Satellite RF systems

RF design

RF testing

Autonomous work

Communication

English fluent

Education

MSc/PhD in EE or related

Tools

HFSS

ADS

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Engibex, a Belgian engineering consulting firm, seeks an RF systems engineer to design and optimize RF subsystems for satellite payloads. You will support the full development chain and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure interface compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, on-orbit validation, and collaboration with external providers to resolve design issues. Fluent English is required.