{"id":2427407,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ses-senior-engineer-dsp-systems-engineering-meosphere","title":"(Senior) Engineer, DSP Systems Engineering, meoSphere","company":{"id":54618,"name":"SES","domain":"ses.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ses-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Betzdorf, Luxembourg"],"countries":["LU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":88000,"max_usd":208000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":1605},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"MATLAB","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Quantization","optional":false},{"name":"Simulink","optional":false},{"name":"SystemC","optional":false},{"name":"NumPy","optional":true},{"name":"TensorFlow","optional":true},{"name":"TensorFlow C++","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-13T08:05:40Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-13","last_verified_at":"2026-10-14T09:00:39Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"(Senior) Engineer, DSP Systems Engineering, meoSphere\nPROGRAMME DESCRIPTION\nmeoSphere is SES’s next-generation Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation, designed to deliver secure connectivity services to government agencies, enterprises, and commercial customers. It will also provide high-speed broadband internet to eliminate global connectivity dead zones.\nTo accelerate development timelines, reduce costs, and ensure quality, SES is internalizing a critical segment of the satellite supply chain: the final integration of partner satellite platforms with SES’s software-defined payloads, all within a cutting-edge manufacturing and test facility.\nROLE DESCRIPTION\nAs a DSP System Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, modelling and validation of multiple signal processing blocks implemented in ASIC and FPGA technology in in our satellite payloads. Embedded in an agile software/firmware and hardware development team, you will ensure optimized algorithms and accurate modelling are implemented along the signal processing chain.\nIn your first six months, you will model and propose algorithms for state-of-the-art Digital Beamforming ASICs and 5G NTN waveform digital processing blocks. Within two years, your algorithms and modelled systems will have flown in space, demonstrating cutting-edge digital signal processing technologies.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS\nDevelop and model DSP algorithms for digital beamforming and channelization, MIMO, DPD, CFR, calibration, and digital compensation in phased-array and satellite communication systems.\nDevelop DUC/DDC blocks using multi-rate DSP techniques and ensure optimized implementation for low-power fixed point hardware (FPGA/ASIC).\nCreate system-level MATLAB/Python/C++ models representing end-to-end RF and baseband processing, including beamforming algorithms, channelization, quantization effects, and channel impairments. \nTranslate high-level system requirements into implementable DSP blocks for ASIC design, collaborating with RTL and physical design teams to define fixed-point accuracy, throughput, and latency targets.\nEvaluate fixed-point vs. floating-point architecture trade-offs for ASIC efficiency and precision across multiple channels.\nDevelop hardware/software co-design models to partition algorithms between firmware, digital logic, and analog front end.\nPrototype and validate system performance via FPGA or simulation platforms; assist with pre-silicon and post-silicon validation workflows.\nOptimize DSP algorithms for low power and high throughput suitable for space or high-reliability communication ASICs.\nSupport beamforming calibration strategies, including array calibration, gain/phase mismatch correction, and RF impairment compensation.\nGenerate technical reports, design documentation, and test plans to validate DSP architecture performance.\nCOMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE\nRequired Qualifications\nMS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or related field with 5 years of relevant DSP algorithm design experience.\nProven background in digital beamforming, MIMO signal processing, and calibration algorithms for phased arrays. \nStrong experience with system-level modelling in MATLAB/Simulink and Python, including model-based design.\nProficiency in DSP algorithm simulation in C/C++ or SystemC, especially fixed-point modelling for ASIC implementation. \nDeep understanding of OFDM, modulation schemes, adaptive filtering, channel estimation, and RF impairment modelling.\nFamiliarity with ASIC flow integration of DSP algorithms - RTL handoff, verification, and bit-accurate modelling.\nExperience in lab-based silicon bring-up, calibration, and verification of beamforming performance.\nUnderstanding of FPGA prototyping, hardware emulation, and verification flows used for DSP system validation.\nNice to have\nStrong grasp of digital communications theory and antenna array processing.\nCapability to bridge system, algorithm, and implementation levels in custom beamforming ASICs.\nExcellent communication skills for cross-functional coordination (DSP, RTL, RF, firmware, system integration).\nAnalytical mindset for trade-off evaluations: precision vs. power, latency vs. accuracy, hardware cost vs. performance.\nWorking Experience of radiation and thermal constraints relevant to satellite ASIC system design.\nPreferred Tools and Platforms\n\nFunction\n\nTools / Languages\n\nDSP Modeling & Simulation\n\nMATLAB, Simulink, Python, NumPy, TensorFlow (for ML-based optimization)\n\nAlgorithm Implementation\n\nC/C++, VivadoAMD\n\nAnalysis Tools\n\nADS, Keysight SystemVue, or custom DSP simulation frameworks\n\nOTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS\nEligibility for ESA/EU/NATO/National SECRET personnel security clearances. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such clearance, is considered an asset.\nAble to travel nationally & internationally\nThe job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.\n\nSES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. 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