Ingénieur Système Telecom Satellite – futur Team Leader h/f

Job Title

Ingénieur Système Telecom Satellite – futur Team Leader (H/F)

Responsibilities

• Definition and maintenance of detailed specifications, architecture and interface documents for the satellite telecom subsystem (S, X, K bands).
• Cost estimation and sizing of the telecom subsystem for all mission phases, including contingency plans and appropriate margins.
• Modeling, simulation and extreme-case analysis (vibrations, shocks, vacuum, radiation, high/low temperatures, rendez‑vous) to verify subsystem resilience during launch and in‑orbit operations.
• Selection and qualification of space‑qualified components, considering assembly, thermal and other constraints.
• Participation in manufacturing, assembly, integration and AIT testing activities as subsystem lead.
• Planning and execution of subsystem and environment tests (functional, thermal vacuum, vibration) as subsystem lead.
• Preparation and presentation to concept review meetings (PDR, CDR, TRR), ensuring subsystem maturity.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and conduct trade‑off studies.
• Participation in integration and launch operations as subsystem lead.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in space systems, with at least 5 years of experience in satellite telecom systems engineering, including at least one successful smallsat launch.
• Excellent mastery of space telecom architectures and related environments.
• Proficiency in telecom budget management, system modeling and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of component/mechanism qualification and thermal/radiation considerations.
• Practical experience with integration and testing in clean rooms.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Good relational skills to interact with suppliers, technical teams and stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Leadership, scientific rigor and attention to detail are valuable assets.

Additional Competences

• Understanding of satellite trade‑off analyses and parameter optimisation strategies.
• Knowledge of space agency standards and certifications.
• Knowledge of the CNES IDM engineering tool.

Employment Conditions

Contrat à durée indéterminée (CIC) basé à Toulouse, 2 jours de télétravail par semaine.

Salaire fixe + variable, mobilités ponctuelles pour conférences, salons et réunions avec partenaires/client en distanciel ou présentiel.

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