Hispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS² project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.To be part of this project, we are looking for a Payload Engineer whose responsibilities will be as follows:Activities:Support to the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the area of Repeater and Antennas (Payload).Support to the definition, design and development of telecommunications systems based on satellite technologyResponsibilities:Participation in Satellite Mission Definition activities, system specification definition and contract negotiationsPreparation and participation in payload unit, subsystem and system design, manufacturing and testing review meetingsFollow up and review of payload design, development, manufacturing and testing at unit, subsystem and system levelsPreparation and participation in satellite launch campaignsPreparation and participation in satellite In Orbit Test CampaignsSupport to Payload on-orbit health status follow-onPreparation of weekly reports of activitiesMinimum requirementsMaster’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar10-year experience on a similar position with hands-on experience or exposure in either payload procurement, payload equipment manufacturing or payload in-orbit operations in GEO and/or LEOExperience in managing large EU and ESA projectsProgramming languages skills (Python, Matlab or similar).Knowledge in geostationary and LEO communication payload architectures and functional operations, covering several of the following aspects:Expertise in RF and microwave engineering, including analog signal chain design, high-power amplification, frequency conversion, filtering and RF chain technologiesStrong competences in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology, active antenna, on-board digital processors, software-defined radio payloads and 5G standardConstellation designOptical equipmentLink budgetsRepeater RF performance measurementIntegration and testing: equipment, subsystem and system levelsIn Orbit testingQuality control essentialsBasic knowledge of satellite platform engineering principleRecommendable:Highly collaborative individual, able to build relationships internally and externally across all levels and functionsCapacity to deal with complex situations with assertivenessNative to an EU member state and willing to undergo an EU secret clearance process.Fluency in English, both written and spoken, any other European language is considered as an asset.Location:MadridPlatform and/or Payload Manufacturer facilities, resident as required;Platform and/or Payload Unit manufacturer facilities, as required;ESTEC, as required;European Commission, as required;Satellite manufacturer premises, during System AIT Phase, resident as requiredLaunch Base, as required;Satellite IOT station, as required.Be able to provide 24/7 on-call support during satellite system and Payload/Platform testing.At Hispasat we promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment. All our selection processes are based on objective criteria, without distinction of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or other personal or social conditions. We value diversity as a driver of innovation and growth.
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