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Senior Satellite Modem Specialist (all genders)

Rivada Space

Rivada Space

Munich, Germany · Berlin, Germany
Posted on Feb 20, 2024
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Who we are
Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision. We value trust, open communication and collaboration to achieve the best results together.

Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.
Your mission
You will be part of the team that oversees the system engineering of Rivada’s constellation. Your mission is to strengthen our team as a Senior Satellite Modem Specialist in the planning and design of Rivada’s constellation Air Interface. You will ensure that the system is optimized for future operability and takes account of the constraints of operating a global communication system. You will support air interface team in the domain of air interface development.

This includes:
  • Support the team in preparing air interface control documents including physical channel definitions
  • Optimize air interface definition according to QoS (Quality of Service) requirements
  • Support to the validation of end-to-end satellite communication system
  • Refining/formulating requirements for the system and various subsystems related to air interface design to ensure consistency and completeness of the scope of the requirements
  • Ensuring that air interface design adheres to compliance set by regulatory bodies
  • Working closely with user, space, and ground segment teams and consolidating air interface control document
  • Defining the user terminal modem requirements
What you bring on the table
  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • At least 10 years of experience in satellite communication/modem development
  • Strong experience in modem design including digital modulation techniques, synchronization, error correction, signal processing algorithms, etc
  • Experience with satellite communication system development on the physical layer and data link layer
  • Experience with wireless communication protocols (DVB-S2X, DVB-RCS2 or similar)
  • Experience with FPGA including resource utilization
  • Experience in satellite access technologies such as TDMA, CDMA, MF-TDMA
  • Experience with high throughput satellite modems or software defined radios
  • Experience in analyzing communication system channel impairments including group delay, gain/power flatness and instantaneous bandwidth
  • Experience with 5G standards is a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
Why you should join us
We are an international team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision. We value equality in our work environment where different opinions, backgrounds and experiences are not only welcomed but also necessary to achieve the best result collaboratively.
This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a modern work environment with hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience.

Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer with the approach to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, disability, or other individual characteristics.
About us

Rivada Space Networks is deploying the first true “OuterNET™”: a global low latency point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites. By connecting our satellites with lasers, we will provide resellers and B2B customers with the ability to securely connect any two points on the globe with low latency and high bandwidth. The constellations, comprising 600 low-earth-orbit communications satellites, will represent a fundamental change in the availability of secure, global, end-to-end enterprise-grade connectivity for Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy and Government Services markets. Rivada Space Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc.

Rivada is working with Terran Orbital to manufacture and SpaceX to launch our satellites. The deployment starts in 2025 with full-service launch in 2026.

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