About this role

📜 ContextAs part of the reinforcement of an R&D team specializing in satellite communication technologies, we are looking for a Payload Systems Engineer (M/F) to join an engineering team based in Lausanne.You will work at the forefront of technology on innovative satcom architectures, within a multidisciplinary and international R&D environment.The position covers the full system lifecycle, from mission analysis and system definition to integration, test campaigns, launch and in-orbit commissioning.📌 Your roleAs a Payload Systems Engineer, you will bring your understanding of the space environment for telecommunication systems and your hands-on experience in designing sophisticated space payloads.You will work on a variety of workflows, from system definition and requirements downflow to the review and co-design of subsystems, and you will act as a technical reference (SME) towards subcontractors and partners.<h2>Tasks</h2>🎯 Responsibilities🔹 System Engineering & Mission Analysis<ul><li>Lead the mission analysis for space system requirements and their downflow to lower tiers.</li><li>Lead the SWaP-C analysis and define interfaces (digital, electrical, RF, optical, mechanical/thermal, etc.).</li><li>Contribute to reliability analysis, simulations and design choices together with the team.</li></ul>🔹 Payload Architecture & Design<ul><li>Work on communication chains, transponders, power management and distribution units.</li><li>Contribute to on-board processing units for digital regenerative applications and beam forming.</li><li>Review subsystem design and take part in co-design activities.</li></ul>🔹 Subcontractors & Partners<ul><li>Drive and facilitate technical discussions with subcontractors and partners as needed.</li><li>Act as the Subject Matter Expert and challenge external contractors on technical matters.</li><li>Contribute to the critical assessment of third-party solutions.</li></ul>🔹 Qualification, Integration & Test<ul><li>Support space qualification activities, including advising on bus selection and components.</li><li>Support test procedures and take part in the integration and test campaigns.</li><li>Participate in launch and in-orbit commissioning activities.</li></ul>🔹 Program Support & Reporting<ul><li>Assist with program management and B&P, including interfacing with customers on programmatic and schedule matters.</li><li>Prepare presentations and reports throughout the development (design reviews, test activities, manufacturing, qualifications, progress reviews, etc.).</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2>💼 Your profile<ul><li>MS or PhD in Engineering (SatCom, Spacecraft Systems, Telecommunications, Electronics, Digital Systems, Automation, Space Operations or similar).</li><li>8–10 years of proven experience in the space / satcom industry.</li><li>Strong experience in SatCom and payload architectures for LEO / MEO / GEO / HEO.</li><li>Experience in HW/SW design, development and integration for space applications.</li><li>Experience in digital design for space communications and digital regenerative payloads.</li><li>Knowledge of inter-satellite links and digital phased array antennas.</li><li>Solid background in satellite architectures and system engineering for space applications.</li><li>Experience in space qualification of complex systems.</li><li>Experience with orbital analysis tools, TT&C platforms and Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK).</li><li>Experience with operations: satellite TT&C operations, payload operations, users and network management facilities.</li><li>Previous experience with ESA / NASA programs is a plus.</li><li>Knowledge of manufacturing, integration, test and qualification is a plus.</li><li>You thrive in an R&D environment, are passionate about continuous improvement and feel at ease in a multidisciplinary, international team.</li><li>Proactive, you enjoy being challenged and working as part of a diverse team.</li><li>Swiss or EU citizenship, or a valid Swiss work permit.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2>🏆 Position details<ul><li>📍 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland</li><li>🏠 Hybrid organization, with the possibility of remote work</li><li>💰 Salary: CHF 120,000 – 150,000 per year, depending on profile and experience</li><li>📅 Start date: Flexible</li><li>🛰️ Environment: R&D / Space Systems / Satellite Communications</li><li>🤝 Multidisciplinary and international engineering environment</li></ul>💥 Recruitment processThe ENOVA recruitment process generally consists of several steps:<ul><li>A first video interview (Teams) to discuss your background and introduce you to ENOVA.</li><li>A second interview with an ENOVA manager.</li><li>An interview with the client's technical teams.</li><li>A final discussion to formalize the collaboration.</li></ul>