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MBS GmbH is a quality provider of critical communication services and infrastructure. As an owner-managed, internationally active company, we employ more than 250 people in Germany, France and Poland.

We operate data and voice communications via satellite and data networks - worldwide and in space. Our expertise ranges from traditional satellite services to customised applications in the fields of new space, automation and artificial intelligence.

Government, business and media customers worldwide rely on the integrity and innovative strength of MBS Holding. Not least because we have our own fail-safe infrastructure.

To strengthen our Systems Engineering team, we are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer – Satellite Telecommunications (m/f/d). In this role, you will shape next-generation satellite communication systems from mission and payload design through to ground segment integration and customer connectivity. Your primary focus will be GEO systems, while also contributing to innovative multi-orbit architectures spanning GEO, MEO and LEO constellations.

• Design and evolve satellite communication systems with a primary focus on the space segment, including ground segment and user terminal integration
• Perform RF and link budget analyses to evaluate and optimize system performance, coverage, availability and interference resilience
• Develop, maintain and refine technical mission, spacecraft and payload requirements
• Plan and optimize satellite networks for a variety of applications, including broadband connectivity, mobility and broadcasting
• Provide technical expertise for the design, development, installation, commissioning and testing of ground segment systems
• Plan and supervise system integration activities between satellite payloads, ground systems and customer networks
• Plan, execute and evaluate end-to-end system testing activities
• Ensure compliance with ITU regulations, coordination agreements and spectrum licensing requirements
• Analyze technical challenges and develop solutions to continuously improve system architecture and operational performance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across systems engineering, development, operations and project management
• Create and maintain technical documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• At least 7 years of professional experience in satellite communications, satellite payload design, SATCOM systems engineering or comparable disciplines
• Strong understanding of satellite communication principles, particularly antenna systems, RF engineering and signal propagation
• Extensive experience in link budget creation, analysis and RF system design
• Familiarity with modern SATCOM standards and access schemes such as DVB-S2/S2X, TDMA, FDMA and related modulation and coding techniques
• Knowledge of satellite frequency bands including L-, S-, C-, Ku-, Ka-, Q- and V-band
• Understanding of networking protocols and architectures in satellite environments, such as TCP/IP, MPLS and similar technologies
• Experience with satellite and mission analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, MATLAB or equivalent solutions
• Experience with RF simulation and link budget analysis tools
• Programming and scripting skills in Python, MATLAB or similar languages for simulation, automation and data analysisStrong analytical mindset, problem-solving abilities and a structured, self-driven working style
• Flexibility regarding working hours to support collaboration with international teams and customers, including occasional late evening meetings due to U.S. time zones
• Required language skills: German –B2, English – C1
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis, particularly to the United States (approximately 30%)

• Freedom, trust and responsibility for the tasks assigned to you in an international environment with flat hierarchies
• Flexibility in terms of working hours thanks to flexitime arrangements
• Extensive equipment with company cell phone and company laptop
• Long-term support in acquiring new skills through further training
• Permanent employment contract with 30 days of vacation and employer contributions to the company pension scheme
• Further financial benefits: Benefit card with monthly credit & motivational leasing for e-cars through employer subsidy
• Free charging stations for electric vehicles at the main site in Usingen
• Of course coffee, water and a delicious canteen with freshly prepared food