End-to-End Nanosatellite RF Systems Engineer

GomSpace; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 822,000 - 1,046,000; Full time

Job summary

GomSpace is seeking an experienced RF Subsystems Engineer to design and validate RF communication subsystems for ambitious nanosatellite missions. You will own end-to-end RF architecture from link budget analysis to firmware development and RF testing, collaborating with the RF Hardware team in Aalborg and contributing to NanoCom radios and SDR platforms.

The role requires hands-on experience with UHF/S-band/X-band systems, proficiency in RF simulation tools, and familiar with ECSS standards.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in RF subsystem design, testing, or integration for satellite or aerospace applications.
• Hands-on experience with UHF, S-band, or X-band communication systems.
• Proficiency in RF simulation and design tools (CST, ADS, HFSS, or similar) and experience with spectrum analysers, VNAs, and RF test equipment.
• Familiarity with modulation schemes (GMSK, QPSK, 8PSK, DVB‑S2) and communication protocols (CSP, CCSDS).
• Experience in RF payload design, DSP, or sensing systems would be considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with ECSS standards or space‑grade RF qualification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Define RF subsystem architectures and perform trade-offs across frequency bands, performance, and constraints.
• Perform link budget analysis, RF chain modelling, and system-level performance optimisation.
• Specify RF subsystem requirements and interfaces in coordination with system and payload teams.
• Support integration, verification, and validation of RF subsystems, including HIL and OTA testing.
• Contribute to selection and oversight of RF front-end components and suppliers (UHF/VHF/S/X-band).
• Identify and assess onboard signal processing and data reduction algorithms for RF payloads.
• Assess radar emitter detection, classification, and geolocation techniques using pulse and spectral analysis.

Skills

RF engineering

Link budget analysis

Satellite comms

RF front-end design

CST/ADS/HFSS

VNA & Spectrum analysers

ECSS standards

System integration

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering / RF Engineering

Tools

CST

ADS

HFSS

Job description

GomSpace is seeking an experienced RF Subsystems Engineer to design and validate RF communication subsystems for ambitious nanosatellite missions. You will own end-to-end RF architecture from link budget analysis to firmware development and RF testing, collaborating with the RF Hardware team in Aalborg and contributing to NanoCom radios and SDR platforms.

The role requires hands-on experience with UHF/S-band/X-band systems, proficiency in RF simulation tools, and familiar with ECSS standards.