RF Subsystems Engineer – Satellite Communications & Space Technology - Advanced Nanosatellite Missions - Spain

We’re looking for an experienced RF Subsystems Engineer to design, develop and validate communication subsystems for advanced nanosatellite missions.
This is a hands-on role spanning the full RF lifecycle — from link budgets and architecture definition to hardware integration, HIL testing and over-the-air validation.

What you’ll work on
Define end-to-end RF subsystem architectures
Perform link budget analysis, RF chain modelling and performance optimisation
Design and integrate RF front-end solutions across UHF/VHF, S-band and X-band
Define subsystem requirements and interfaces with systems and payload teams
Support integration, verification and validation, including HIL and over-the-air testing
Evaluate RF components, technologies and suppliers
Explore onboard signal processing and data reduction for RF payloads
Assess advanced RF sensing concepts,



including signal detection, classification and geolocation

What we’re looking for
5+ years of RF engineering experience, ideally within satellite, space or aerospace applications
MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field
Hands-on experience with UHF, S-band and/or X-band systems
Experience with tools such as CST, ADS, HFSS or similar
Practical knowledge of spectrum analysers, VNAs and RF test equipment
Familiarity with modulation schemes such as GMSK, QPSK, 8PSK and DVB-S2
Knowledge of communication protocols such as CSP and CCSDS
RF payload, DSP, signal analysis or sensing experience is a strong advantage
Experience with ECSS standards and space-grade RF qualification is a plus

If you are interested send your CV

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