System Engineer

NewSpace Technical

Paris

Hybrid

EUR 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for significant impact

Collaborative culture

Backed by leading European investors

Job summary

A leading space-tech startup in Paris is seeking a Principal Consultant to spearhead the design and testing of RF and modem systems for satellite connectivity. The ideal candidate will possess an MSc/PhD in a relevant field and proven experience in satellite communications systems. This role offers a hybrid work model and a collaborative culture focused on innovation. Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV.

Qualifications

Proven experience in satellite communications systems, telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C).
Hands-on with SDR, FPGAs, RF link engineers tools.
Knowledge of ground station network operations, standard protocols.

Responsibilities

Design and validate satellite links and modulation schemes.
Develop and integrate SDR-based modem clients.
Support RF system tuning during pre-launch testing.
Optimize contact timing, throughput, and latency.
Ensure secure data routing from satellite to cloud back-end.
Collaborate to scale the network and deliver next-gen capabilities.

Skills

Satellite communications systems

Telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C)

SDR and FPGA experience

Knowledge of protocols (CCSDS, SLE)

Fluent English

Proficient in French

Education

MSc/PhD in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications

Tools

GNU Radio

MATLAB

Simulink

LabView

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Location: Paris (hybrid)

About Us

We’re a fast-moving space‑tech startup offering ground‑station services to LEO satellite operators. By combining proprietary antennas, partner networks like AWS, and virtualized modem technology. We enable global satellite connectivity with reduced latency, doubled throughput, and zero upfront cost. With recent funding raised, we’re building a real-time high-speed ground network launching by 2028.

Your Role

You’ll spearhead the design, integration, and testing of RF and modem systems across our global ground station network.

Key Responsibilities

Design and validate satellite links (S/X/Ka‑band), modulation schemes, and link budgets.
Develop and integrate SDR-based modem clients for TT&C and data downlink.
Support RF system tuning during pre-launch testing (LEOP) and in-orbit operations.
Work with scheduling APIs and platform software to optimize contact timing, throughput, and latency.
Ensure secure, sovereign data routing from satellite to cloud back-end.
Collaborate across teams to scale our network and deliver next-generation capabilities.

Your Profile

MSc/PhD in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent.
Proven experience in satellite communications systems, telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C).
Hands-on with SDR, FPGAs, RF link engineers tools (e.g. GNU Radio, MATLAB/Simulink, LabView).
Knowledge of ground station network operations, standard protocols (CCSDS, SLE).
Fluent in English and proficient in French or happy to learn.
Willing to be based in Paris and enjoy working in a small agile team.

Why Join Us

Shape the future of LEO satellite connectivity and be part of building a global network.
Work in a fast-paced scale-up backed by leading European investors.
Opportunity for significant impact and growth within a high-impact, technical team.
Collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, humility, and problem-solving.

How to Apply

Please send your CV to javid.pond@newspacetechnical.com

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