Ground Stations & Telecommunication Engineer

About the role

Airbus is seeking a Ground Stations & Telecommunication Engineer to join its Space Engineering team in Friedrichshafen, Germany. You will work on national space projects, focusing on the design and implementation of satellite‑ground communication links.

Key responsibilities

• Define and design state‑of‑the‑art transmission paths and protocols between space and ground segments.
• Develop direct and relay communication solutions for satellite‑to‑ground and satellite‑to‑satellite links.
• Design ground network connections to ensure efficient data transfer from stations to the ground segment.
• Participate in requirements analysis, architecture definition, and interface management for ground segments.
• Contribute to Airbus’s transformation plan for high‑performance ground‑space mission solutions.

Required profile

• Engineering degree in telecommunications, aerospace, or related field.
• Experience with satellite communication systems and ground station architecture.
• Ability to work in cross‑functional, multicultural teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Scrum methodology
• Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model.
• Access to training and development programs.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge space technologies within a global leader.