Junior Space RF Engineer: Hands-on Satellite Communications

Satlantis; Bilbao; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Satlantis is seeking a Junior Space Telecommunications Engineer to start your career hands-on with RF systems, ground stations, and real mission operations in a highly technical and collaborative environment.

You will work on RF testing, ground segment support, and end-to-end satellite communications, learning from experienced engineers while contributing to robust links across the mission lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in telecommunications or RF engineering.
• Willingness to learn and work hands-on in lab or cleanroom environments.
• Familiarity with RF measurement equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Basic programming skills and ability to work with APIs for automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in RF testing, measurements, and validation during satellite integration and verification.
• Support ground station maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting activities.
• Contribute to link budget updates, operational analysis, and communication performance tracking.

Skills

RF engineering

Telecommunications

Programming basics

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Foundation in telecommunications or RF engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

GNU Radio

SDR

Linux networking

Job description

Satlantis is seeking a Junior Space Telecommunications Engineer to start your career hands-on with RF systems, ground stations, and real mission operations in a highly technical and collaborative environment.

You will work on RF testing, ground segment support, and end-to-end satellite communications, learning from experienced engineers while contributing to robust links across the mission lifecycle.