Quantum Communications & Space Systems Engineer | Quantum Technologies / Satellite Communications / ESA / Optical SystemsWe are currently partnered with an innovative space technology organisation developing next-generation quantum communication and optical satellite solutions for secure general communications. As part of a growing portfolio of European and international programmes, they are looking to hire a Quantum Communications & Space Systems Engineer to support the delivery of cutting‑edge space infrastructure projects while helping transition advanced research into commercially viable products.Key responsibilitiesLead the design, development, integration, and delivery of quantum and optical space payloads in collaboration with industry partnersSupport the technical management and execution of European and international space programmes throughout the full project lifecycleCoordinate activities with customers, subcontractors, research organisations, satellite operators, system integrators, and industrial partnersPrepare technical documentation, project deliverables, and engineering reports to meet programme milestones and contractual requirementsIdentify, coordinate, and contribute to new funding opportunities, research proposals, and collaborative project bidsKey requirementsMaster's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Physics, or a related technical disciplineCommercial experience delivering space, satellite,



telecommunications, or advanced technology projectsExperience working on European or national space programmes, ideally involving collaborative R&D; initiativesStrong knowledge of quantum communications, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), optical communication systems, or satellite technologiesExperience managing multidisciplinary technical projects involving multiple stakeholdersUnderstanding of systems engineering, technology evaluation, and product development processesKeywordsQuantum Communications Engineer / Quantum Engineer / Quantum Key Distribution / QKD / Quantum Cryptography / Optical Communications / Satellite Communications / Space Systems / Space Engineering / Systems Engineer / Telecommunications / Optical Payloads / ESA / European Space Agency / Space Technology / Satellite Infrastructure / Quantum Networks / Secure Communications / Systems Integration / Product Development / Technology Commercialisation / Innovation / Research & Development / OSS / BSS / Cyber Security / KMS / EuroQCI / ETSI / ITU / Optical Systems / Physics / Telecommunications EngineeringBy applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice (https://eu-recruit.com/about-us/privacy-notice/)
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📌 Quantum Communications & Space Systems Engineer - Quantum Technologies / Satellite Communicatio[...] (Madrid)
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