LEO Satellite Payload Engineer — Regenerative DSP Architect

Eutelsat; Issy-les-Moulineaux; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat seeks a Satellite Telecommunications Payload Engineer to lead end‑to‑end technical management of advanced payloads for LEO constellations. You will drive architecture, verification, and integration from concept through in‑orbit operation.

You will coordinate with RF, digital, and ground‑network teams, ensuring mission requirements translate into robust payload solutions and maintain performance across the constellation.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in satellite telecommunications payload engineering.
• Proven experience with LEO constellations and regenerative or digitally processed payloads.
• Strong RF, digital processing, and software‑defined payloads knowledge.
• Fluent English; willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Translate service and mission requirements into payload‑level specifications and budgets.
• Define payload architectures across RF, digital processors, FPGA/ASIC, and software.
• Lead design reviews with manufacturers and ensure conformance to objectives.
• Oversee payload assembly, test, commissioning, and in‑orbit operations.
• Collaborate with ground networks, gateways, and terminal teams to optimize performance.

Skills

LEO systems

Payload engineering

RF engineering

Digital processing

Software‑defined payloads

Team collaboration

English communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Telecommunications degree

Electrical / Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

ADS

HFSS

STK

Job description

Eutelsat seeks a Satellite Telecommunications Payload Engineer to lead end‑to‑end technical management of advanced payloads for LEO constellations. You will drive architecture, verification, and integration from concept through in‑orbit operation.

You will coordinate with RF, digital, and ground‑network teams, ensuring mission requirements translate into robust payload solutions and maintain performance across the constellation.