Optical / Laser Communications Engineer for Satellite-Based QKD - Inklusiver Job

Airbus; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Airbus is seeking an entry-level engineer to develop optical and quantum communication satellite payloads. This role will involve system engineering tasks, technology development for next-gen payloads, and hands-on work with optical laser setups. Ideal candidates should possess a Master’s degree in relevant fields and exhibit strong teamwork skills while being fluent in English and German.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in communications engineering or related STEM fields.
• Hands-on experience with lasers, opto-electronics, and optics.
• Willingness to work in team projects.

Aufgaben

• Develop optical and quantum communication satellite payloads.
• Perform system engineering tasks for complex optical communication payloads.
• Analyze and interpret data.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on experience with lasers

Opto-electronics

Optics

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in communications engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Over the course of six decades, TESAT has developed in-depth expertise in manufacturing payload equipment for communication satellites and has established itself as a clear European market leader. Located on its 60,000m² premises in Backnang, Germany, approximately 1,100 employees develop, assemble, integrate, and test systems and equipment for satellite communication. TESAT has been pioneering the development and production of spaceborne laser communication terminals for over 20 years.

To maintain its technological edge, TESAT heavily invests in quantum technologies. The company is involved in numerous national and international quantum cryptographic pilot projects and explores applications for spaceborne quantum sensing and metrology.

Job Description & Company Background:

• Develop optical and quantum communication satellite payloads
• Perform system engineering tasks for complex optical communication payloads
• Participate in technology development programs for next-generation optical and quantum payloads
• Work on and test optical laser setups in our laser laboratory
• Analyze and interpret data
• Interact with and support customers regarding technical requirements and specifications

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in communications engineering or related STEM fields (e.g., physics, photonics)
• Hands-on experience with lasers, opto-electronics, and optics
• Analytical thinking skills
• Willingness to work in a team within multi-partner project structures
• Fluent in English and German

This position requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, forming the foundation for the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

Company: TESAT

Contract Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Entry Level

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