Payload System Design Engineer (m/f/d)

As a Payload Systems Engineer, you will join a team focused on the forefront of technology for innovative satcom architectures. You have hands-on experience in designing sophisticated communication space payloads. This also includes knowledge of communication chains, transponders, onboard processing units for digital regenerative applications, beam forming, distribution units and power management.

You thrive in an R&D framework environment and are passionate about continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will enjoy working on a variety of workflows from system definition to requirements downflow, reviewing subsystem design/co-design. Additionally, experience of manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification is also a plus!

Responsibilities

• Together with the team, you will lead the mission analysis for communication space system requirements and down-flows.
• You will being responsible for the SWaPC analysis and defining interfaces (digital, electrical, RF, optical, mechanical/thermal, etc.) and help to drive and facilitate discussions with subcontractors/partners as needed.
• You will assist with reliability analysis including simulations and design choices with supporting space qualification activities such as bus selection and components.
• You will also assist with program management and B&P, including collaborating with customers on programmatic and schedule matters.
• You will help to support test procedures, participate in the integration, launch, and in-orbit commissioning, and be involved in preparing presentations and reports for the full development (design reviews, test activities, manufacturing, qualifications, progress review, etc.)

Company Details

Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. 

Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group.

Candidate Profile

MS/PhD in Engineering (SatCom system, Telecommunications, Electronics, Digital Systems, Automation, etc.)

8-10 years of proven experience in the following areas:

• SatCom and communication Payload architectures for LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO
• HW/SW design, development, and integration for space applications
• Digital design for space communications and Digital regenerative payloads
• Inter-satellite links and digital phased array antennas
• Experience with orbital analysis tools, Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) platform, and Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK).
• Experience with operations, including satellite TT&C operations, payload operations, users, and network management facilities
• Swiss or EU (27) Citizenship or valid Swiss working permit

Previous experience working with ESA/NASA in Telecoms programs is a plus!

A proactive person who enjoys working being challenged and working as part of a diverse international team.