System Engineer (m/f/x) – Satellite Modems

WORK Microwave; Holzkirchen; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Onboarding program

Modern workstations

30 vacation days

Company pension scheme

Germany Ticket

Bike leasing

Flexible working hours

Zusammenfassung

WORK Microwave, located in Holzkirchen near Munich, is seeking a System Engineer (m/f/x) for Satellite Modems. You will develop modern satellite communication systems and lead a multidisciplinary team through design, integration and validation of modem solutions.

You will own existing products, contribute to new developments, and engage in pre‑sales activities while ensuring robust system documentation and testing across the product lifecycle.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, communications or information technology.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in the development of professional satellite modem technology or related communication technologies.
• Solid understanding of DVB-S2X, CCSDS and related satellite communication protocols.

Aufgaben

• Develop a comprehensive systems engineering understanding of satellite modem products.
• Take ownership of existing satellite modem products and new developments.
• Support implementation and validation of DVB-S2, DVB-S2X, CCSDS and other standards.
• Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues with RF, DSP, software and hardware teams.
• Coordinate development and integration of hardware, FPGA, firmware and software components.
• Provide technical expertise during customer engagements and pre-sales activities.
• Create and maintain system specifications, ICDs and verification plans.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

IP networking

Satellite modem tech

System integration

German language

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's degree in electrical engineering, communications or information technology

Tools

FPGA

Embedded software

Jobbeschreibung

WORK Microwave – world leading top technologies.

We have been developing and manufacturing high-tech products in the fields of satellite communication, radar systems and microwave sensors for 40 years.

We offer the advantages of a medium-sized company: around 180 colleagues, short distances, flat hierarchies and real teamwork - all under one roof in Holzkirchen with sales colleagues all over the world.

Agile, innovative, open to ideas: We give responsibility instead of rules and offer room for development - both professionally and personally

For further support we are looking for an employee as

System Engineer (m/f/x) – Satellite Modems As a motivated Systems Engineer, you will develop modern satellite communication systems and work in a multidisciplinary team on the design, integration, and validation of innovative satellite modem solutions. You will have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally while contributing to cutting-edge technologies.

What You Can Expect In This Role

• Develop a comprehensive systems engineering understanding of our complex satellite modem products based on assigned tasks and projects
• Take ownership of existing satellite modem products, new product developments, and research projects within the product group
• Support the implementation and validation of industry standards such as DVB-S2, DVB-S2X, CCSDS, and other relevant satellite communication protocols
• Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues by collaborating with RF, digital signal processing, software, and hardware engineering teams
• Coordinate the development and integration of hardware, FPGA, firmware, and software components required for satellite modem functionality
• Provide technical expertise during customer engagements, supporting pre‑sales activities, requirements engineering, system customization, technical reviews, and acceptance testing
• Create and maintain high-quality system specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), verification plans, test reports, and technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role

• A Master's degree in electrical engineering, communications or information technology
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in the development of professional satellite modem technology or related communication technologies
• Experience in satellite communication systems, particularly satellite modem technologies, is highly desirable. Practical knowledge in system integration, verification, validation, or operational deployment is considered a strong advantage
• Solid understanding of IP networking and familiarity with standards such as DVB-S2X, DVB-RCS2, and CCSDS
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional engineering teams. You have experience with system‑technical interrelationships of complex products
• Good understanding of interfaces between hardware, FPGA, embedded software, and application software in embedded communication systems. Expertise in one or more of these disciplines is an advantage.
• Know‑how in digital communication theory, waveform design, modulation and coding techniques, synchronization, and communication protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German (B1 and more) and English

What We Offer

• You will receive a thorough and careful onboarding with us
• You will have an innovative and international working environment with modern, well‑equipped workstations
• The attractive Alpine foothills, near Munich, offer very good transport connections via the highway (A8) and public transport (S-Bahn S3 and BRB)
• You benefit from flexible working hours as part of a 40-hour week with 30 vacation days
• You will receive a salary in line with your skills and previous experience
• Profit sharing, salary optimization “More net for the gross” including bike and PC leasing, Germany Ticket and a company pension scheme are part of our “WORK‑Benefit‑Program”
• During breaks, you can use table tennis, darts and much more in our recreation room and you can also enjoy a weekly exercise break
• We participate in social projects and are also happy to support you in your social commitment with paid time off work

Contact

We do not process applications received from headhunters or recruiters. WORK Microwave GmbH