Telespazio Belgium

communications systems engineer in space operations

In short

This role involves developing and maintaining simulation and analysis tools for space mission and communications systems support, including CCSDS standardization work, at an ESA site (ESTEC) in the Netherlands. The employer is Telespazio Belgium, which supplies engineers to ESA and EUSPA space programs. It requires a Master's degree in a relevant technical field, proven simulation/modelling experience, and strong programming skills in Python, C++, or MATLAB. Relocation to the Netherlands is required, and the position is hybrid with a 40-hour work week.

About the Company
Telespazio Belgium provides space operations services and engineering activities, contributing to major space programs for the European Space Agency, EUSPA, and other Telespazio Group companies. It supplies qualified employees to ESA sites, primarily ESTEC in the Netherlands.
Responsibilities
•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, particularly CCSDS standards and working groups
•Contribute to defining, reviewing, and implementing relevant technical standards
•Perform simulations and analyses to support mission development activities
•Support mission studies, trade-off analyses, and system performance assessments
•Conduct simulations and technical analyses for R&D programmes
•Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on analytical results
•Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders
Requirements
•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 Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar languages
•Experience with software development, verification, validation, and configuration management
•Knowledge of systems engineering principles and analytical methodologies
•Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills in an international environment
Nice to Have
•Familiarity with space mission analysis, spacecraft operations, or communication systems
•Knowledge of CCSDS standards and/or participation in standardization activities
Conditions
•Competitive salary
•30 days of paid annual leave, plus ESTEC closure days and public holidays (~12 days), based on a 40-hour working week
•Flexible working hours, with core working hours
•Fully paid collective health insurance scheme
•Pension scheme with no personal contribution
•Career development opportunities, including Coursera membership and a training budget
•Travel allowance
•Extensive relocation package; relocation to the Netherlands is required
•Expected starting date: 04/01/2026

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