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Antwerp Space, a leading Belgian space engineering company and a prominent player recognized by the European Space Agency and the European Commission, is inviting dynamic individuals to join our team as a System Engineer specializing in Navigation and Communication Systems. As part of the OHB SE group, one of Europe's largest space organizations, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space technology.
OHB SE Group
Antwerp Space is an integral part of the OHB SE group, a major player in the European space industry with a strong footprint across various countries. Our diverse team of highly skilled engineers and technicians drives innovation in digital signal processing, hardware/software design, and project management. As a family-run business, we value the contributions of our employees and prioritize a dynamic, open, and enriching work environment.
Who are we looking for?
As a System Engineer specializing in Navigation and Communication Systems, you will:
- Pre-Development Phase Support: Provide support for satellite projects from the pre-development phase up to spacecraft integration, working closely with project leaders and business development.
- Proposal Preparation: Assist in the preparation of proposals and evaluate subcontractor proposals to ensure the feasibility and success of projects.
- Concept Trades and Studies: Conduct assessments and evaluations of subsystem concept trades across feasibility and pre-development studies.
- System Requirements Analysis: Analyze system requirements and extract Navigation or Communication subsystem relevant requirements.
- Documentation and Specifications: Generate and maintain documentation, including analyses, specifications, test procedures, reports, and design descriptions.
- Subsystem Design and Configuration: Design and configure Navigation or Communication subsystems for satellite applications.
- Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinate technical aspects with customers, vendors, subcontractors, project teams, system engineering, and other divisions.
- Technical Presentations: Present work results internally and in front of customers.
- Test Concept Development: Develop test concepts and provide support during the test phase.
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, communication engineering, or a comparable qualification. A PhD in a Navigation, Radar, or Communication topic is advantageous.
- Professional experience in phase B/C/D in Navigation, Radar, or Communication projects is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills with a high degree of flexibility.
- Team player who can work effectively both independently and in large projects.
- Experience in dealing with customers and vendors is advantageous.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Willingness to travel.
- Eligibility for EU security clearance (EU citizen, or eligible for citizenship and residing in the EU for at least 10 years).
- A multicultural environment. You’ll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
- A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well-being.
- Professional development. You’ll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high-level, international projects in a high-tech environment.
- Salary package. A very attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits. The main job location is Hoboken, though, short-term missions abroad are part of this challenging job environment.
At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board until retirement, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together.
As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise.
Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment and we focus on the employee’s well-being, offering amongst others fruit@work, ergonomic advice and many other initiatives. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year a number of events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit.
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