End to End Communications Systems Engineer

Job description

Telespazio Belgium can count on more than 45 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities. We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency, EUSPA and other Telespazio Groups. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees. Telespazio Belgium has an on‑site service at ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we are looking for a highly skilled End to End Communications Systems Engineer to work there. What is expected from you: Maintain and further develop the Section’s Simulation and Analysis Tools. Design, implement, test, and validate new simulation capabilities and analytical functions. Ensure the reliability, performance, and documentation of simulation software and tools. Support international standardization activities, with particular focus on CCSDS standards and working groups. Contribute to the definition, review, and implementation of relevant technical standards. Perform dedicated simulations and analyses in support of mission development activities. Support mission studies, trade-off analyses, and system performance assessments. Conduct simulations and technical analyses for research and development (R&D) programmes. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on analytical results. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders across projects. What you offer: Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Telecommunications, or a related discipline. Proven experience in simulation, modelling, and analysis of complex systems. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar. Experience with software development, verification, validation, and configuration management. Knowledge of systems engineering principles and analytical methodologies. Familiarity with space mission analysis, spacecraft operations, or communication systems. Knowledge of CCSDS standards and/or participation in standardization activities is considered an asset. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills in an international environment. What we offer: A competitive salary 30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week; Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands) Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hours Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme; A good pension scheme with no personal contribution; A career development (Coursera membership + training budget); Travel allowance; Extensive relocation package Where: You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect the employees to be on-site full time however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position . Check out the ESTEC site here: When Expected starting date: 04/01/2026 Please note that interviews will be held via Teams. We look forward to receiving your application for this position!