System Requirements Engineer OneWeb Next

Eutelsat; United Kingdom; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking a System Engineer to own the System Requirements for our next generation satellite system and the IRIS2 program, coordinating with commercial teams and internal engineers to translate needs into clear, verifiable specifications.

You will shape the top‑level design, document the functional breakdown, and ensure traceability from stakeholder requirements through to implementation and validation.

Qualifications

• Experience using at least one formal requirements management tool on a large project.
• Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems.
• Degree in telecommunications, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline; 5G knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Own the System Requirements document for IRIS2 and OW Next System.
• Ensure traceability to stakeholder requirements across the design.
• Contribute to the top-level design to meet requirements.
• Document the functional breakdown and arbitrate trade-offs.
• Coordinate Verification and Validation with Integration teams and suppliers.

Skills

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in telecommunications, electrical engineering, computer science

Tools

DOORs/Jama

Job description

Country/Region: GB

Connect with Eutelsat

Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a leader in satellite communications, we provide global connectivity solutions - connecting businesses, communities, and governments around the world. We can connect you at on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.

With Eutelsat You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer‑centric experts
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In a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

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• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are proud that one‑third of our executive team and 60% of our board are represented by women.
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• Work‑Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat, we are committed to supporting your well‑being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.

Role Overview

Eutelsat is seeking a System Engineer be responsible for all the system requirements for both our own next generation satellite system and for the IRIS2 satellite system

Working within the wider System Engineering team, this role involves talking to the commercial side of the company to understand in detail what they want from our next generation system and then working with the internal engineering teams and external suppliers for the various components to work out what is achievable.

In the case of IRIS2, the main stakeholder is the European Commission.

Key Responsibilities

• IRIS2 and OW Next System Requirements
  • Own the System Requirements document for both systems
  • Ensure traceability so it’s clear to what extent these fulfil the stakeholders’ requirements
• Contribute to the top‑level design of the system to understand how these requirements will be met.
• Help determine and document the functional breakdown of the systems. Arbitrate trade‑offs between various functional decomposition choices.
• Verification and Validation
  • Work with the Integration, Verification and Validation to figure out how we are going to verify that the design and ultimately the system meets the requirements at the different stages of the program.

Required Experience

• Requirements Management
  • Experience using at least one formal requirements management tool (e.g. DOORs / Jama or other) on a large project.
• Communications Systems
  • Experience either with a satellite or a terrestrial communications system
• Qualifications
• A degree in telecommunications, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with 5G systems and familiarity with 3GPP / 5G jargon.
• Customer facing experience selling connectivity services.
• Engineer facing experience building a connectivity system.

Candidate Profile

A System Engineer who can write clear, concise and unambiguous documents. You should be willing to take the time with stakeholders to make sure that you understand exactly what someone is asking for and that it can be expressed in a crystal‑clear fashion. In some cases – this will require explaining to the stakeholders how our communications systems work, in other cases, you need to be able to both absorb and disseminate information effectively.

You should also understand the appropriate levels of detail to apply at the system level to allow component designers / vendors to use their domain expertise to make the best choices.

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