Satellite Ground Stations Integration, Testing & Validation Engineer

Eutelsat Group

. Contribute to integration, verification, validation and commissioning activities for IRIS² Communication Gateway sites and Ground Segment interfaces .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeIssy-les-Moulineaux • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system-level integration, verification, and validation of complex RF and communication systems, with a strong focus on satellite communications and Ground Segment interfaces. Proficient in managing test campaigns, requirements compliance, and technical issue resolution while ensuring effective communication across diverse teams.

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System-Level IntegrationSatellite CommunicationsRF Measurement ToolsRequirements ManagementGround Segment Architecture

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Hard Skills

IntegrationVerificationValidationTestingAntenna TrackingRF SubsystemsModem TechnologiesPerformance OptimizationScriptingAutomation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCoordination Skills

Tools & Technologies

TelemetryLoggingSimulatorsHardware-in-the-Loop

Industry Keywords

Ground StationsIVVDVB-S2X5G Feeder LinksLEO OperationsMEO OperationsDoppler CompensationCybersecurity PrinciplesIP NetworkingEuropean Union Eligibility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to integration, verification, validation and commissioning activities for IRIS² Communication Gateway sites and Ground Segment interfaces
Manage deployment, integration, testing and acceptance activities across suppliers, partners and site teams
Define and execute system-level IVV strategies, test plans and acceptance campaigns
Ensure requirements compliance through verification, traceability and evidence management
Validate end-to-end Gateway performance, including antenna, RF, communications and timing subsystems
Verify Gateway control, monitoring, scheduling, alarm-management and equipment-management functions
Validate interoperability and resilience of Ground Segment, mission-control and terrestrial-network interfaces
Execute functional, performance, redundancy, fault-injection and recovery test campaigns
Analyse test results, telemetry and alarms to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
Coordinate technical issue resolution, regression testing and acceptance closure with suppliers and stakeholders
Support factory, site and customer acceptance reviews, readiness assessments and operational handover activities
Maintain operational documentation, configuration baselines and provide technical support during commissioning and early operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Telecommunications, RF, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
3+ years of experience in satellite communications, Ground Stations, Ground Segment integration, IVV or system testing
Practical experience with system-level integration, verification and commissioning of complex RF and communication systems
Strong knowledge of satellite link engineering, antenna tracking, RF subsystems, modem technologies and performance optimization
Experience with RF measurement and diagnostic tools used for integration, troubleshooting and system validation
Experience executing functional, performance, interface, resilience, acceptance and operational-readiness test campaigns
Experience with requirements management, verification traceability, test evidence management and anomaly resolution processes
Experience integrating and troubleshooting multi-vendor hardware, software, RF and network infrastructures
Knowledge of modern satellite communication technologies, including Ka-band systems; DVB-S2X, 5G feeder links, LEO/MEO operations and Doppler compensation are advantageous
Understanding of Ground Segment architectures, Gateway management systems, IP networking, resilient communications and cybersecurity principles
Experience with scripting, automation, APIs, telemetry, logging, simulators or Hardware-in-the-Loop environments is desirable
Strong communication and coordination skills, with experience working across suppliers, subcontractors and international engineering teams
Fluent English; French and other European languages are a plus
Willingness to travel to European Ground Station sites for installation, commissioning, acceptance and early operations
Eligibility to work in the European Union is mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Home office may be considered after initial training and subject to operational constraints
Opportunities to work in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment
Collaboration in a global team
Inclusion and diversity environment
Social responsibility initiatives