Senior Satellite Systems Engineer – GEO/MEO/LEO Networks

Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of vacation

Company laptop and phone

Training support

Benefit card with monthly credit

Job summary

Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer – Satellite Telecommunications to design next-generation satellite communication systems. You will focus on GEO systems and contribute to innovative multi-orbit architectures.

The role requires a Master’s degree, at least 7 years in satellite communications, strong RF engineering skills, and the ability to collaborate internationally. The position offers flexibility, extensive benefits, and a permanent contract with 30 days vacation.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in satellite communications.
• Strong understanding of antenna systems and RF engineering principles.
• Experience with satellite and mission analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve satellite communication systems focusing on the space segment.
• Perform RF and link budget analyses to optimize system performance.
• Provide technical expertise for ground segment systems.

Skills

Satellite communication principles

RF engineering

Signal propagation

Link budget analysis

Python programming

Education

Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

STK

MATLAB

Job description

About us

MBS operates satellites, ground stations, and secure communications networks to ensure that armed forces, government agencies, and businesses remain reliably connected anytime and anywhere.

As an owner-managed, mid-sized company specializing in satellite communications and space technology, we employ around 300 people across our locations in Germany, France, and Poland. With our own ground infrastructure, including the largest teleport in Germany, we have been developing and operating highly reliable satellite and data network communication solutions for government and industrial customers for over 45 years.

Working at MBS means making a direct contribution to Europe’s security infrastructure, with real responsibility from day one.

To strengthen our Systems Engineering team, we are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer – Satellite Telecommunications (m/f/d). In this role, you will shape next-generation satellite communication systems from mission and payload design through to ground segment integration and customer connectivity. Your primary focus will be GEO systems, while also contributing to innovative multi-orbit architectures spanning GEO, MEO and LEO constellations.

Your tasks

• Design and evolve satellite communication systems with a primary focus on the space segment, including ground segment and user terminal integration
• Perform RF and link budget analyses to evaluate and optimize system performance, coverage, availability and interference resilience
• Develop, maintain and refine technical mission, spacecraft and payload requirements
• Plan and optimize satellite networks for a variety of applications, including broadband connectivity, mobility and broadcasting
• Provide technical expertise for the design, development, installation, commissioning and testing of ground segment systems
• Plan and supervise system integration activities between satellite payloads, ground systems and customer networks
• Plan, execute and evaluate end-to-end system testing activities
• Ensure compliance with ITU regulations, coordination agreements and spectrum licensing requirements
• Analyze technical challenges and develop solutions to continuously improve system architecture and operational performance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across systems engineering, development, operations and project management
• Create and maintain technical documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• At least 7 years of professional experience in satellite communications, satellite payload design, SATCOM systems engineering or comparable disciplines
• Strong understanding of satellite communication principles, particularly antenna systems, RF engineering and signal propagation
• Extensive experience in link budget creation, analysis and RF system design
• Familiarity with modern SATCOM standards and access schemes such as DVB-S2/S2X, TDMA, FDMA and related modulation and coding techniques
• Knowledge of satellite frequency bands including L-, S-, C-, Ku-, Ka-, Q- and V-band
• Understanding of networking protocols and architectures in satellite environments, such as TCP/IP, MPLS and similar technologies
• Experience with satellite and mission analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, MATLAB or equivalent solutions
• Experience with RF simulation and link budget analysis tools
• Programming and scripting skills in Python, MATLAB or similar languages for simulation, automation and data analysis
• Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving abilities and a structured, self-driven working style
• Flexibility regarding working hours to support collaboration with international teams and customers, including occasional late evening meetings due to U.S. time zones
• Required language skills: German –B2, English – C1
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis, particularly to the United States (approximately 30%)

We offer

• Freedom, trust and responsibility for the tasks assigned to you in an international environment with flat hierarchies
• Flexibility in terms of working hours thanks to flexitime arrangements
• Extensive equipment with company cell phone and company laptop
• Long-term support in acquiring new skills through further training
• Permanent employment contract with 30 days of vacation and employer contributions to the company pension scheme
• Further financial benefits: Benefit card with monthly credit & motivational leasing for e-cars through employer subsidy
• Free charging stations for electric vehicles at the main site in Usingen
• Of course coffee, water and a delicious canteen with freshly prepared food