Senior SatCom Engineer in R&T (f/m/d) - Weßling

As a high tech innovative company, we make flying fun! So if you’re someone that’s constantly curious about discovering new ways to advance IFEC, entertainment, or technology as a whole, then you’re exactly who we’re looking for. Join us!

A particular focus of the work is on electronically steerable antennas, RF signal conversion, signal transmission and modems.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Technology scouting and selection of potential technology providers
• Translating customer needs into system and device requirements
• Creation and maintenance of aeronautic requirement documents
• Define system architecture, sub-systems and interfaces
• Analyze, verify and test that design meets the requirements
• Participation in and management of technical projects
• Perform design reviews, both internal and for customers
• Work closely with external technology and service providers, customers, manufacturers and other stakeholders
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary engineering and program teams internally and externally with technology and service providers to perform testing and approvals
• Continuously contribute to improve established research and development processes
• Perform other job-related duties and training as assigned

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or related field, or equivalent working experience
• 6+ years of experience working in a similar role in the field of Satellite or Mobile Communications Technology in a RF laboratory environment
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and hands-on experience with satellite platforms such as Hughes, Gilat, Viasat, Starlink, etc.
• Experience managing large, interconnected requirements sets

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Proactive, organized and a team player mindset
• Must be meticulous, organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to efficiently resolve problems
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to adapt, plan and organize in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction
• Ability to use discretion and independent judgment when making decisions on behalf of the company

Benefits

You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging tasks in the field of Aviation and Inflight Entertainment technologies. Our success lies in our people. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Be part of an innovation-driven company culture and a dynamic international team of experts whose working language is English...and Bavarian (nur wennst konnst und mogst).

Working at SPI means:

• Enjoying flexible working hours in a friendly family atmosphere
• Being flexible to work up to 4 weeks per year from EU-countries
• Having a fantastic team to work with
• Having an open-door policy
• Benefiting from training and career development opportunities
• Receiving great Benefits Offer (childcare support, E-Gym Wellpass, and many more)
• Working by the P&P rule - Productivity and Party - be productive but also enjoy events like Family BBQ, Octoberfest, X-mas party, team events
• Inviting office area where you can meet & greet while enjoying free coffee, snacks, fruits and beverages
• Connecting to Munich city center in just 30 minutes
• Living in one of the most culturally vibrant regions of Germany where other people spend their holidays

If we sparked your interest, we are looking forward to your application.