Digital Payload Systems Engineer (H/F/X)

Job Description :

We are looking for an experienced Digital Payload Systems Engineer to join an international R&D team based in Lausanne, Switzerland, working on the development of next-generation satellite communication systems.

The position is particularly focused on the digital/back-end architecture of telecommunications payloads, from system definition and requirements downflow to integration, validation and in-orbit activities.

Your responsibilities

You will contribute to the definition and development of advanced satellite communication payload architectures, with a particular focus on digital and regenerative payload technologies.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Define and develop digital telecommunications payload architectures
Contribute to on-board processing (OBP), regenerative payload and digital processing architectures
Translate mission and system needs into payload and subsystem requirements
Define and manage interfaces between hardware, software and payload subsystems
Perform system-level trade-offs and contribute to SWaP-C analyses
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners/subcontractors
Review and challenge technical solutions proposed by equipment suppliers
Support payload development throughout design, integration, verification and qualification
Contribute to test definition, technical reviews and analysis of test results
Support AIT/AIV, launch preparation and in-orbit commissioning activities
Participate in major engineering and design reviews and provide technical documentation and presentations

Profile / Requirements :

Your background

We are looking for an engineer with a strong background in satellite telecommunications and digital payload systems, ideally with 8+ years of relevant experience.

You should have experience in several of the following areas:

Satellite telecommunications payload architecture
Digital / regenerative payloads
On-board processing and digital signal processing
Modem and communication processing architectures
Digital routing, switching and/or channelization
HW/SW payload architecture and interfaces
Satellite system engineering and requirements management
Payload equipment and subsystem development
Integration, verification and space qualification
Payload testing and/or in-orbit commissioning

Experience with RF communication chains, antennas, TT&C, FPGA/SoC technologies, orbital tools or satellite operations would be considered an advantage, but deep RF expertise is not the primary focus of the position.

A Master's degree or PhD in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Space Systems or a related discipline is expected.

The environment

You will join an international and multidisciplinary R&D environment in Lausanne, working closely with specialists across hardware, software, digital communications and satellite systems.

The role offers significant involvement in technical decisions and next-generation SatCom developments, from early architecture phases through validation and deployment.

Swiss or EU (27) Citizenship or valid Swiss working permit

About us :

Coris Innovation is an engineering consulting company specializing in systems engineering and industrial processes.

Founded in 2015, our company was built around a clear principle: to create long-term, close working relationships in consulting, while ensuring the satisfaction of our partners, consultants and teams.

Today, this approach to engineering consulting is shared by around one hundred employees across five offices in Switzerland and France (Annecy, Bourges, Grenoble and Lyon), supporting industrial clients every day with their innovation, Research & Development and production challenges.

Would you like to be part of the journey and join a fast-growing company that is committed to delivering on its promises to both its employees and clients? Then this could be the right opportunity for you!

Coris Innovation is committed to promoting professional equality, diversity and inclusion.

All our opportunities are open to everyone, and we are committed to ensuring a recruitment process based solely on skills, experience and potential.