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

WORK Microwave Inc.; Holzkirchen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

International environment

30 vacation days

Bike leasing

Germany Ticket

Company pension

Recreation room

Exercise break

Job summary

WORK Microwave GmbH in Holzkirchen near Munich is seeking a System Engineer (m/f/x) for Satellite Modems. You will develop and validate advanced satellite modem solutions in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on hardware, FPGA, firmware, and software integration.

The role offers ownership of projects, collaboration with customers, and exposure to industry standards, with opportunities for professional growth in a global, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, communications or information technology.
• At least 5 years of hands-on satellite modem development experience.
• Experience with satellite coms systems; system integration and deployment helpful.
• Solid IP networking knowledge, DVB-S2X/DVB-RCS2/CCSDS familiarity.
• Excellent German (B1+)+ English communication; cross-functional teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive systems understanding of satellite modem products.
• Own existing satellite modem products and new developments within the product group.
• Support implementation and validation of DVB-S2, DVB-S2X, CCSDS and related standards.
• Collaborate with RF, DSP, software and hardware teams to resolve issues.
• Coordinate hardware, FPGA, firmware and software integration for modem functionality.
• Provide technical input during customer engagements, pre-sales, and reviews.
• Create and maintain system specifications, ICDs, verification plans and test reports.

Skills

Master's degree

Satellite modem dev

IP networking

German & English

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

VHDL/Verilog

Job description

• WORK Microwave GmbH
• Presence / Mobile
• Work experience

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, 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

• Lena Budig
• HR Manager

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