Organisation/Company ARQUIMEA RESEARCH CENTER Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? NextGenerationEU Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description ARQUIMEA

, we are a

technology company

operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are

Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.

In ARQUIMEA SPACE

develops

spaceflight parts and equipment for satellites and launchers . We specialize in thermal control systems, structural panels, optical payloads, avionics, release and deployment mechanisms, and rad-hard microelectronics. Together with our tech partners we provide

high-throughput smallsats and their subsystems . Our brand-new factory in Madrid is suited to

integrate satellites and constellations .

We are looking for a

Telecommunications Network Engineer with the mission of acting as the key expert in

space-based telecommunication networks

within the company,

leading

the

definition

and

implementation

of

satellite network solutions

across various projects, including a satellite constellation.

Tasks to be performed:

Satellite Network Design & Implementation :

Develop

and

configure

satellite communication networks ( architecture ,

topology

and

definition ) and management ( control ).

Sizing

of

telecommunication channels

for a whole network.

Telecommunications Network protocols expert . Understanding of satellite communication protocols ( DVB-S2, DVB-RCS, TDMA, SCPC ,…).

Link Budget Analysis & Optimization : Perform link budget calculations to optimize signal quality, bandwidth efficiency, and power allocation





Ground Station equipment : Knowledge in satellite ground station equipment, including modems, antennas, RF systems, and baseband units.

Network Security & Compliance : Implement encryption, authentication, and regulatory standards (e.g., ITU, FCC) to ensure secure satellite communications.

Traffic Management & QoS : Monitor and manage satellite bandwidth allocation, implementing QoS policies to optimize performance.

Required skills, experience and candidate profile:

Degree

in Telecommunications Engineer , or similar engineering brand.

Master´s Degree

is a plus,preferred specialisation in

Telecom systems

and

networks , with focus on

Satellite Communications .

Minimum

experience

of

5 years

in asimilar experiencewith

satellite terminals, antennas, and RF subsystems.

Experience

in

network simulations.

Use of modelling languages: UML, SysML,…

Hand-on experience

in

implementing

and

configuring satcom networks.

Knowledge

of

switching

and

core-network protocol

Knowledge

of

satellite operations

and

protocols .

Knowledge

of

satellite link budgeting

and

propagation models .

Knowledge

in

Telecommunication

regulatory compliance

&

standards.

The position is

located in

our Headquarters of

Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid).

The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU and must be able to travel to the US.

We're looking for

curious, creative, tenacious

and

collaborative people , eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in wich we live.

Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life

At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience

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📌 Telecommunications Network Engineer (Madrid)
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