Job Description
System Engineer - CCSDS & LunaNet (LLD Focus)
Overview
We are seeking a System Engineer with strong CCSDS and LunaNet experience to support the detailed design and implementation of space communication architectures. The role focuses on low-level system design, interface definition, and protocol implementation, rather than high-level architecture.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation for space communication systems.
* Implement and define interfaces aligned with CCSDS standards.
* Support LunaNet-compatible architecture and protocol implementation.
* Define detailed message flows, protocol stacks, and interface control documents (ICDs).
* Work with software, network and flight/ground segment teams to ensure interoperability and standards compliance.
* Support system integration, verification and validation activities.
* Contribute to simulation and test scenarios for deep-space communications.
* Analyse link performance, data routing and network behaviours within LunaNet environments.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong experience with CCSDS standards (eg space packet protocol, CFDP, DTN/BP, TM/TC).
* Experience with LunaNet architecture and interoperability concepts.
* Proven work on Low-Level Design (LLD) and interface definition.
* Experience with deep-space communications or space networking systems.
* Familiarity with Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN).
* Experience writing ICDs, protocol specifications and interface documentation.
* Experience supporting system integration and test campaigns.
Desirable
* Experience with NASA or ESA communication architectures.
* Knowledge of optical communications or advanced space networking.
* Experience with space mission ground/flight systems integration.