Optical System Engineer, Satellite Communications
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled System Engineer to join our team in Amsterdam, specializing in Optical Inter-satellite Links. In this role, you will be at the forefront of technology, working hands-on with cutting-edge systems to design and develop optical satellite communications solutions. This position involves the design and hardware development of ultra-high-rate satellite payloads, terrestrial links, and feeder links to satellites, with a focus on free-space laser communications systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform system design and hardware development for satellite payloads, terrestrial links, and feeder links.
- Engage in the preparation of proposals for new laser communication concepts.
- Conduct system engineering trades and analysis for free-space laser communication systems.
- Support the assembly, integration, and testing of transceivers.
- Oversee the qualification tests of components, assemblies, and systems.
- Participate in both government and commercial projects, interacting with various customers.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience: At least 7-10 years of relevant work experience in free-space laser communication systems, including payload and terrestrial feeder links.
- Educational Background: MS or PhD in a related field.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of optical systems, precision beam-pointing, and the design and development of optical and laser communication systems for terrestrial or satellite applications.
- Additional Skills: Experience with satellite optical payloads, flight qualification of optical systems, fiber optic systems, and components.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in systems engineering for free-space laser communication systems.
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Fundamental understanding of optical and communication systems from specifications and first principles.
- Availability to travel across Europe and to the US for collaboration and conferences.
- Valid work permit for the Netherlands and willingness to relocate to Amsterdam.
Why Join Us:
This role offers a unique opportunity to work on projects directly tied to ESA, focusing on creating systems to connect satellites through optical communications. You will be part of a highly technical team, managing high-level system requirements down to the subcomponents.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Adam Slade