junior satellite telecom system engineer (m/f)

Job Description: We are looking for a Junior Telecom Engineer (m/f) to join the “Telecom System support and Advanced Applications” team at AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE based in TOULOUSE. This team defines and characterizes end-to-end satellite systems (encompassing ground, space and user segments) and their compliance with the expected or specified requirements. You will join this team to carry out system analyses for future and for “under development” telecom satellites. These analyses may be done in the frame of institutional studies (e.g. for ESA, European Commission or National Space Agencies), or for commercial customers. As part of in-the-job training, you may also spend some periods within payload, antenna or ground segment teams to acquire knowledge and expertise on end-to-end design and performances. _ Main missions_ The tasks will include: * Contribution to the definition of future satellite telecommunication systems in concurrent engineering with antenna, payload and satellite teams * Assessment of system performances (capacity, availability, typical link budgets, compliance to traffic demand profile, sensibility analyses,…) with the guidance of an experienced expert * Proposal of solutions to technical tradeoffs in compliance with end-to-end system requirements (coverage, services, connectivity, frequency bands, …), benchmarking them against existing systems to contribute to progress in the field * Definition and run of simulations using either in-house developed or commercial tools (Matlab, STK, NS2, …) to characterize the system according to customer demand * Interface with the engineering department in charge of tools development and maintenance (including definition and specification of the new required functions to be implemented, you could also prepare the evolution of the tools in cooperation with the engineering teams) * You may also interface with customers during to get a better understanding of requirements, and have the opportunity to present and justify the achieved results. The type of satellite projects for which such Telecom System support is requested can be any type of telecom systems, GEO, but also on Lower Orbit. To perform your mission, you will get the support of the telecom experts within the Telecom Satellite Systems Projects group and of the simulation & optimization team. You will also have to interface with the project team members and more particularly with the payload, antenna and satellite engineers, and with the ground segment team. Depending on projects and proposals, some business trips may be required (typ. 1 or 2 days for instance in customer premises). _ Technical skills required_ * Masters degree of Engineering in Radio Communications Systems and/or Telecommunications, Networks * Knowledge on System simulation & associated tools (Matlab...) * Experience in programming using different languages such as Python, C and Shell. * Autonomy * Flexibility and ability to work in multi-national teams * Good reporting skills (both technical and work progress) Especially * Team player * Sharing the values of transparency, courage, humility, empathy * Willing to have fun * Advanced level of English (written and spoken) This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAS Contract Type: Permanent Contract / CDI / Unbefristet / Contrato indefinido Experience Level: Entry Level / Débutant / Anfänger / Recién titulado Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.