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 aNew Concepts Engineerto be based atESA’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:
- Contribute to the gathering and analysis of business intelligence and market information related to the global satellite communications sector, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, as well as global economic and industrial trends and developments. Identify and investigate market and technology trends relevant to the development of the satcom sector.
- Establish and maintain close relations and a continuous dialogue with industrial, academic, and institutional players from across the satellite communications sector: to properly understand, influence, and support their future development and growth plans.
- Identify, study, and develop new satcom system concepts and applications: including new satellite system architectures and components; new services, applications, and use cases; and improving integration and interoperability with terrestrial systems. This includes supporting ESA in the definition, commissioning, management, and execution of technical and commercial studies and investigations (conducted both within ESA and with external partners) as well as specific effort to publicise and disseminate activity outcomes.
- Identify and define future technology development activities, in terms of either feasibility demonstrations, product and system development support, or in-orbit validation and demonstration needs, as well as exploring ‘spin-in’ opportunities from other relevant high technology application areas.
- Provide support to standardisation and regulatory activity to help create and develop new markets and growth opportunities for the satcom industry of the ESA Member States.
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline, with at least 4 years of proven relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Satcom system architectures, products and market.
- Knowledge and experience of telecommunication system definition from requirement phase to implementation aspects.
- Knowledge of industrial costs and schedule aspects.
- Strong project management experience for complex project with high technical risk.
- Experience in procurement processes and contract management as well as applied negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of industrial development, verification and procurement processes.
- Ability to gather and share relevant information.
- Ability to support the definition of a technology development strategy.
- 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.
The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:
- Experience in system and subsystem design and development in the telecommunications sector.
- Experience in the satellite communication industry.
Why should you apply?
- You will have the opportunity to work withinleading space organisationsacross Europe.
- We encourage everyone tothink outside the boxand 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 thatvalues 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 a rebranded entity from the RHEA Group, specializes in space consultancy and engineering solutions across Europe. With over 30 years of expertise, we support space, defense, and critical infrastructure projects, driving innovation through AI, quantum, and system engineering. Our teams work on pioneering space missions, delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Strategically located near client offices in Europe, we ensure agility and responsiveness. Our engineers and researchers are industry leaders, developing space-based technologies that tackle global challenges like 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 can apply via the "easy apply" button, or could also submit their CV and Cover Letter (optional) to me at no later than 31 March 2025.
