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

inTelecommunications 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)
🏢 Euraxess
📍 Madrid