Satellite Communication Payload Engineer [26188]

He Space; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Group – Germany GmbH is seeking an experienced professional to support the development of innovative telecommunications satellite technologies and products in Harwell, UK or Noordwijk, NL. The role involves contributing to technology and product development across satellite applications, and ensuring technical requirements and documentation are defined and maintained.

The candidate will work with international teams, monitor industry trends, and support ARTES programme activities, including

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in aerospace/telecommunications satellite equipment development or testing.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support development of satellite technologies and products.
• Contribute to technology and product development across satellite applications.
• Define, maintain and control technical requirements and documentation.
• Support evaluation, negotiation and management of development contracts.
• Prepare status reports, work plans and technical documentation for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with international project teams on multiple satellites initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends and market developments in satellite communications.
• Support ARTES programme activities including market intelligence and risk management.

Skills

Satellite payload architectures

End-to-end satellite systems

Spacecraft subsystems know-how

Clear communication & stakeholder mgmt

Ability to work in multicultural teams

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering/Physics/Telecommunications/Aerospace

Job description

Job Description

• Support the development of innovative telecommunications satellite technologies and products;
• Contribute to technology and product development activities across a broad range of satellite communication applications;
• Participate in the definition, maintenance, and control of technical requirements, specifications, and associated documentation;
• Support the evaluation, negotiation, monitoring, and management of development contracts and related activities;
• Prepare status reports, work plans, technical documentation, and review materials for key stakeholders;
• Collaborate with technical experts and project teams across multiple telecommunications initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments within the satellite communications sector;
• Support ARTES programme activities, including market intelligence, socioeconomic analysis, risk identification, and project lifecycle management;

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in the development, design, manufacturing, or testing of aerospace and/or telecommunications satellite equipment and subsystems;
• Strong understanding of low-level technical solution definition and implementation within complex engineering environments;
• Proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Satellite payload hardware and onboard processing system architectures;
  • End-to-end satellite communications systems engineering;
• Experience or knowledge of spacecraft platform subsystems would be considered an advantage, including:
  • Propulsion systems
  • Electrical power systems
  • AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control Systems)
  • TT&C systems
  • Onboard data processing units
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multicultural, international teams;
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills;
• Eligibility to obtain ESA/EU Security Clearance;
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

This job is located in Harwell, UK or in Noordwijk, Netherlands.

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Last apply date: 09/11/2026!