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The incumbent will collaborate to define the derisking activities with the selected supplier and monitor the derisking roadmap execution.\nThe position requires a strong system engineering mindset, combining RF and satcom expertise with experience in satellite payload design and testing, ideally in UHF satcom systems.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS\nContribute to the definition of the end-to-end MEO UHF service architecture\nTranslate UHF mission and service requirements into system and payload-level specifications accounting for satellite constellation constraints\nContribute to design trade-offs (coverage, power, SWaP, performance) and payload architecture\nPerform system-level performance analyses for UHF services\nDefine interfaces with spacecraft platform, main payload, user ground segment and mission control segment\nInterface with payload providers, terminal vendors, and subsystem suppliers for statement of work negotiation, technical specifications and test plans\nDefine and support integration, verification, and validation (IVV) activities for UHF services (unit-level testing, payload AIT, IOT)\nContribute to development of simulation tools and digital twins for payload performance and IVV\nRequired Qualifications & Experience\nMaster’s degree or PhD in Telecommunications, RF Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field\nMinimum 5+ years of experience in satellite communications, with strong focus on UHF payloads or satcom services\nProven experience with:UHF satcom system development and/or deployment (highly desirable)\nRF system design, link budget analysis, and antenna systems\nSatellite payload integration and system engineering\nSimulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, RF tools)\n\nKey Technical Skills\nDeep understanding of:Satellite link budgets and propagation effects\nMobility, Doppler, and NGSO system behaviours\n\nKnowledge of UHF satcom systems and waveforms, e.g. STANAG 4681, MIL-STD-188\nKey Personal Attributes\nStrong creative engineering mindset\nExcellent stakeholder management across multi-partner environments\nStructured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach\nOTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS\nThe candidate must be eligible for a “SECRET” security clearance, in accordance with the national regulations as well as EU/ESA/NATO equivalents\nWilling to work 60% onsite from office\nTravel as required for project realization purposes\n\nSES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. 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