Digital Payload Systems Engineer (H/F/X)

Coris Innovation Group; Gland; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Coris Innovation seeks an experienced Digital Payload Systems Engineer to join its international R&D team in Lausanne, Switzerland, working on next‑generation satellite communication payloads. You will focus on digital/back‑end architectures, from system downflow to integration and in‑orbit activities.

We value 8+ years in satellite telecom and digital payloads, with hands-on experience in on-board processing and DSP.

Qualifications

• We expect a strong background in satellite telecommunications and digital payloads.
• Experience in digital payload architectures and on-board processing.
• Proficiency in digital signal processing and modem architectures.
• Ability to define and manage interfaces between hardware, software and payload subsystems.
• Experience with system engineering and requirements management for space projects.
• Proven track record in integration, verification and space qualification activities.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop digital telecommunications payload architectures.
• Contribute to on-board processing, regenerative payload and digital processing architectures.
• Translate mission and system needs into payload and subsystem requirements.
• Define and manage interfaces between hardware, software and payload subsystems.
• Perform system-level trade-offs and contribute to SWaP-C analyses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Review and challenge technical solutions from suppliers.
• Support payload development through design, integration, verification and qualification.
• Contribute to test definitions, technical reviews and test result analyses.
• Support AIT/AIV, launch preparation and in-orbit commissioning activities.
• Participate in major design reviews and deliver technical documentation.

Skills

Satellite payload architecture

Digital payloads

On-board processing

Digital signal processing

Modem architectures

HW/SW payload interfaces

Satellite system engineering

Integration & verification

Space qualification

RF/TT&C familiarity

Antenna knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in Telecommunications/Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Space Systems

Tools

FPGA/SoC technologies

Job description

Coris Innovation is an engineering consulting company specializing in systems engineering and industrial processes.

Founded in 2015, our company was built around a clear principle: to create long‑term, close working relationships in consulting, while ensuring the satisfaction of our partners, consultants and teams.

Today, this approach to engineering consulting is shared by around one hundred employees across five offices in Switzerland and France (Annecy, Bourges, Grenoble and Lyon), supporting industrial clients every day with their innovation, Research & Development and production challenges.

Coris Innovation is committed to promoting professional equality, diversity and inclusion.

All our opportunities are open to everyone, and we are committed to ensuring a recruitment process based solely on skills, experience and potential.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Digital Payload Systems Engineer to join an international R&D team based in Lausanne, Switzerland, working on the development of next‑generation satellite communication systems.

The position is particularly focused on the digital/back‑end architecture of telecommunications payloads, from system definition and requirements downflow to integration, validation and in‑orbit activities.

Your responsibilities

You will contribute to the definition and development of advanced satellite communication payload architectures, with a particular focus on digital and regenerative payload technologies.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Define and develop digital telecommunications payload architectures
• Contribute to on‑board processing (OBP), regenerative payload and digital processing architectures
• Translate mission and system needs into payload and subsystem requirements
• Define and manage interfaces between hardware, software and payload subsystems
• Perform system‑level trade-offs and contribute to SWaP‑C analyses
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners/subcontractors
• Review and challenge technical solutions proposed by equipment suppliers
• Support payload development throughout design, integration, verification and qualification
• Contribute to test definition, technical reviews and analysis of test results
• Support AIT/AIV, launch preparation and in‑orbit commissioning activities
• Participate in major engineering and design reviews and provide technical documentation and presentations

Profile / Requirements

Your background

We are looking for an engineer with a strong background in satellite telecommunications and digital payload systems, ideally with 8+ years of relevant experience.

You should have experience in several of the following areas:

• Satellite telecommunications payload architecture
• Digital / regenerative payloads
• On‑board processing and digital signal processing
• Modem and communication processing architectures
• Digital routing, switching and/or channelization
• HW/SW payload architecture and interfaces
• Satellite system engineering and requirements management
• Payload equipment and subsystem development
• Integration, verification and space qualification
• Payload testing and/or in‑orbit commissioning
• Experience with RF communication chains, antennas, TT&C, FPGA/SoC technologies, orbital tools or satellite operations would be considered an advantage, but deep RF expertise is not the primary focus of the position.

A Master's degree or PhD in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Space Systems or a related discipline is expected.

The environment

You will join an international and multidisciplinary R&D environment in Lausanne, working closely with specialists across hardware, software, digital communications and satellite systems.

The role offers significant involvement in technical decisions and next‑generation SatCom developments, from early architecture phases through validation and deployment.

Swiss or EU (27) Citizenship or valid Swiss working permit