Job Description
Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?
We are looking for a Telecommunications System Engineer to be based at the European Space Agency’s premises in ECSAT (Harwell, United Kingdom).
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the activities in the Telecommunication Satellite Domain for cutting-edge projects.
Tasks and activities
The scope of work will include:
* Support the Project preparation and implementation and managing of industrial activities.
* Support preparation of system models and perform system analyses in parallel or in support of industrial activities, especially provide engineering support to the System Engineer and the Space Segment manager in the appropriate areas of competence.
* Provide support to the Programme Manager/System Engineer/Technical Staff in coordinating ESA internal studies and preparing the associated documentation.
* Support the ESA Programme Manager/System Engineer/Technical Staff in monitoring activities related to the industrial activities, especially monitoring the coherent and cost-effective implementation of requirements from system level down to the lower sub-system level.
* Support by participation in Agency Reviews, notably supporting the Programme Manager/System Engineer/Technical Staff in organizing the Phase A/B System Requirements Review and Preliminary Design Review as well as lower level technical reviews in the relevant field of interest.
* Supporting the definition of technology activities or additional technical studies in preparation of the next Phase of the Programme in the appropriate areas of competence.
* Support the assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation telecommunication systems for both space and ground segment.
* Support the assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation mobile communication systems for both space and ground segment.
* Support the preparation of inputs to status reports for progress of System Engineers and Programme Managers.
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
* Master’s degree or equivalent in Physics or Engineering, or a relevant field.
* At least 4 years proven experience in aerospace or telecommunications satellite design and manufacturing.
* Excellent organisation and communications skills.
* Resourcefulness and self-motivation.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to produce high quality documents.
* High integrity.
* Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
* Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Why should you apply?
* You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
* We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
* To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
* Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.
About Starion
Starion is one of two new legal entities rebranded from the RHEA Group, focused on space consultancy and space engineering services and solutions. Starion provides engineering expertise and solutions for space, defence and other critical infrastructures across Europe, pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our teams work on world-leading space projects that deliver the pioneering missions that provide us with the information and technologies we use today.
Starion offers over three decades of expertise in professional engineering services, developing and operating systems and solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. By combining space and system engineering with established and emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum, we produce innovative solutions that make a fundamental difference for our clients and for society.
Starion employees are located across Europe, close to our clients’ offices, enabling us to be responsive and agile. Our engineers and researchers are among the most trusted and respected in the industry, helping build space-based solutions that address major challenges on Earth such as civil security, climate change and deforestation.
How to apply
Looking to take your career to the next level or find out more details about this opportunity? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to Starion’s Recruitment team at careers@stariongroup.eu no later than 26 June 2025.
Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.