Senior Ground Segment Engineer, Satellite Communications R&D

SSC Space; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension scheme

Training & development

Generous holidays

Job summary

SSC Space Netherlands is seeking a Ground Segment Engineer to assess emerging satellite communication technologies and R&D proposals, acting as technical contact and reviewer across projects. You will follow selected projects, review documentation, participate in technical reviews, and visit partners to track progress, developing expert knowledge in a chosen satcom domain.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 4+ years of ground-segment experience, with fluent English and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of industry experience in satellite communications ground segment infrastructure across Physical, Data Link, and Network layers.
• Expertise in satellite communication digitalisation (SDR, SDN, Containerisation, Virtualisation, Interoperability, AI/ML).
• Expertise in RF and optical communication systems and networking.
• Knowledge of QoS, security, IP networking and air-interface techniques.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work independently and in international teams.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assess emerging satellite communication technologies and R&D ideas, focusing on the ground segment.
• Contribute to technical assessment and prioritisation of new activities.
• Evaluate industry proposals and development plans.
• Follow assigned R&D projects and assess progress against objectives.
• Review technical documentation and participate in technical reviews with experts.
• Visit industrial partners to understand development progress and address issues.
• Identify technical opportunities, risks and challenges; build domain expertise.

Skills

Satellite communications

RF/Optical communications

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SDR

SDN

Containerisation

Virtualisation

Interoperability

AI/ML

Job description

SSC Space Netherlands is seeking a Ground Segment Engineer to assess emerging satellite communication technologies and R&D proposals, acting as technical contact and reviewer across projects. You will follow selected projects, review documentation, participate in technical reviews, and visit partners to track progress, developing expert knowledge in a chosen satcom domain.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 4+ years of ground-segment experience, with fluent English and the ability to work