Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer

Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer

Akkodis

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Specific tasks to be performed

• Satellite modem physical and link layer analysis, design, prototyping and testing;
• SATCOM Systems and network analysis and simulations;
• Support the preparation of the section R&D technology roadmaps in the area of telecom systems and networks;
• Support the section telecom lab activities.

General tasks to be performed

• Assistance in preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA R&D;
• Activities and contracts technical follow-up;
• Specific engineering support to space projects developed by ESA and/or by major European industries/operators;
• Validation of designs by means of analyses, simulations, laboratory testing and field trials (possibly in co-operation with third parties);
• Design, implementation and testing tasks for technological projects.

Candidate Profile

To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background/experience is required:

• Master Degree in Telecommunication Engineering with particular emphasis on digital communication system and sub-system techniques, high-speed processing techniques for communication via satellites;
• Strong technical background in telecommunication engineering and knowledge of the relevant communication protocols;
• Strong knowledge and experience in the simulation of complex telecom links at physical and MAC layers;
• Broad technical expertise in telecommunication networks design with particular emphasis on physical and link layer, and good understanding of multiple access telecommunication protocols;
• Knowledge of the main satellite and wireless terrestrial telecom standards;
• Experience with communication system HW prototyping and testing (e.g. FPGA, DSP, GPU, micro-processors);
• Experience in analysis and design of modern digital communication systems, coding and synchronization issues;
• Familiarity with modern communication system and sub-system simulation techniques, as a minimum Matlab and C/C++ program languages;
• Knowledge of modern prototyping and testing methodologies for digital communication sub-systems is also preferred.

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