System Engineer

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Location: Paris (hybrid)

About Us

We’re a fast-moving space‑tech startup offering ground‑station services to LEO satellite operators. By combining proprietary antennas, partner networks like AWS, and virtualized modem technology. We enable global satellite connectivity with reduced latency, doubled throughput, and zero upfront cost. With recent funding raised, we’re building a real-time high-speed ground network launching by 2028.

Your Role

You’ll spearhead the design, integration, and testing of RF and modem systems across our global ground station network.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and validate satellite links (S/X/Ka‑band), modulation schemes, and link budgets.
• Develop and integrate SDR-based modem clients for TT&C and data downlink.
• Support RF system tuning during pre-launch testing (LEOP) and in-orbit operations.
• Work with scheduling APIs and platform software to optimize contact timing, throughput, and latency.
• Ensure secure, sovereign data routing from satellite to cloud back-end.
• Collaborate across teams to scale our network and deliver next-generation capabilities.

Your Profile

• MSc/PhD in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in satellite communications systems, telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C).
• Hands-on with SDR, FPGAs, RF link engineers tools (e.g. GNU Radio, MATLAB/Simulink, LabView).
• Knowledge of ground station network operations, standard protocols (CCSDS, SLE).
• Fluent in English and proficient in French or happy to learn.
• Willing to be based in Paris and enjoy working in a small agile team.

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of LEO satellite connectivity and be part of building a global network.
• Work in a fast-paced scale-up backed by leading European investors.
• Opportunity for significant impact and growth within a high-impact, technical team.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, humility, and problem-solving.

How to Apply

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Telecommunications

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