Senior Satellite Avionics & Data Handling Engineer — Hybrid

Eutelsat; Friauville; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking a Satellite Avionics / Data Handling Engineer to lead data handling and on-board software activities for the IRIS2 program. You will oversee procurement, refine technical specifications, and supervise design, integration and testing up to satellite in-orbit acceptance.

The role requires a Master or PhD in Space Engineering or related field, 10+ years in satellite engineering, fluent English and strong collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Space Engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in satellite engineering with expertise in data handling and/or on-board software.
• Excellent understanding of spacecraft design, manufacture, assembly, integration, testing and operation.
• Experience in international space projects and in industrial customer/supplier relationships.
• Skills in secure telecommand/telemetry systems, e.g. encryption, are an asset.
• Autonomous and proactive working style with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess the adequacy of satellite data handling subsystem and on-board software specifications to mission requirements.
• Monitor design, development, build, integration and test of data handling subsystems and on-board software up to satellite in-orbit acceptance test.
• Conduct on-site review of data handling subsystem test results and advise on test results.
• Represent Eutelsat in technical meetings and ensure designs and tests meet requirements.
• Ensure team and project stakeholders are informed of progress and issues.
• Support satellite operation engineering in reviewing flight procedures and monitoring in-orbit performance.
• Provide data handling engineering expertise as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Autonomous working style

Education

Master or PhD in Space Engineering or related field

Job description

Eutelsat is seeking a Satellite Avionics / Data Handling Engineer to lead data handling and on-board software activities for the IRIS2 program. You will oversee procurement, refine technical specifications, and supervise design, integration and testing up to satellite in-orbit acceptance.

The role requires a Master or PhD in Space Engineering or related field, 10+ years in satellite engineering, fluent English and strong collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams.