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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