Communications Engineer - Digital Payload Development for Satellites | Communications Engineer - Digital Payload Development for Satellites (m/f/d)

OHB-System AG

Bremen, Bremen, Deutschland
Published Apr 15, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Communications Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing digital payloads for innovative satellite constellations. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve designing and implementing signal processing and communication systems tailored for space applications, with a specific focus on beamforming antennas and their control systems. You will be tasked with developing high-data-rate onboard processors and performing complex link budget calculations. This role is highly technical, requiring the creation of payload and test specifications while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet rigorous system requirements. What makes this position unique is the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of aerospace technology, utilizing advanced tools like STK and Satsoft to shape the future of satellite communications. It is an ideal role for a specialist who enjoys blending hardware-level FPGA design with high-level system analysis in a mission-critical environment.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Experience

  • Professional experience in developing complex communication systems, preferably within the aerospace industry
  • Experience in FPGA design and high-performance signal processing applications
  • Professional experience in antenna technology and beamforming systems
  • Experience in performing complex link budget calculations for satellite constellations
  • Experience in system analysis and creating technical payload/test specifications

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • Not specified