Principal Digital Payload & 5G NTN Architect

ppSWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest‑growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3D printing technologies for high‑performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications to recently announcing the manufacture of entire geostationary telecom satellites, called HummingSat, that define a new category in space. /p pHummingSat is the world’s first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost‑efficient, compact, and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security. HummingSat has been selected by Intelsat to build the I-45 satellite, by Inmarsat to build three I-8 satellites, and recently by Astrum Mobile to build the NEASTAR‑1 satellite. /p pSWISSto12 is also a leading provider of Radio‑Frequency (RF) products and sub‑systems for satellite communication and remote sensing applications. The company’s patented 3D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products. /p h3Job Requirements /h3 ul liMinimum 10 years of experience in satellite communications systems, digital payloads, ground segment technologies and SATCOM engineering. /li liProven experience defining and developing digital payload architectures, including On‑Board Processing (OBP), regenerative payloads and software‑defined satellite systems. /li liStrong expertise in FPGA, RFSoC and SDR‑based implementations for space and communications applications. /li liExtensive knowledge of 3GPP 5G NTN standards, D2D architectures and broadband satellite communications systems. /li liDemonstrated experience conducting system trade‑offs, performance optimization and architecture studies for complex satellite communication systems. /li liHands‑on experience with payload development throughout the full lifecycle, from concept definition to integration, validation and operational deployment. /li liStrong understanding of RF communications, waveform design, DVB standards, digital signal processing and communications system architecture. /li liExperience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating technical activities with external suppliers and partners. /li liDemonstrated ability to define technology roadmaps and drive innovation in advanced satellite communications products. /li /ul h3Job Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and drive the architecture of next‑generation digital satellite payloads, including regenerative and transparent GEO, MEO and LEO payload solutions for broadband, Direct‑to‑Device (D2D), 5G NTN and SATCOM applications. /li liLead the definition, design and development of On‑Board Processing (OBP) systems based on FPGA, RFSoC, SDR and embedded processing technologies. /li liDefine and manage payload‑level system architectures, requirements, performance budgets, interfaces and trade‑offs across RF, digital processing, software and spacecraft segments. /li liLead the development and integration of 5G NTN air interfaces and protocols within satellite payloads, ensuring compliance with 3GPP standards and future evolution roadmaps. /li liPerform system‑level analyses, modelling, simulations and performance assessments to optimise payload capacity, flexibility, spectral efficiency and overall mission performance. /li liDefine technical roadmaps for digital payload technologies, including software‑defined payloads, virtualization, digital beamforming, regenerative processing and advanced waveform implementations. /li liPrepare payload and subsystem specifications, requirements flow‑down, compliance matrices, technical documentation and review data packages for major program milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR and Acceptance Reviews). /li liLead FPGA, firmware, software and hardware development activities, ensuring optimal allocation of processing resources and efficient implementation of payload functions. /li liManage payload interfaces with spacecraft platforms, ground segments, user terminals and network infrastructure. /li liSupport payload technology selection, make‑or‑buy decisions, supplier evaluations and technical assessments of new products and technologies. /li liCoordinate technical activities with suppliers, partners, customers and internal multidisciplinary teams throughout design, development, integration, validation and qualification phases. /li liLead technical risk assessment, mitigation planning and de‑risking activities for innovative payload concepts and development programs. /li liMentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership across system engineering, FPGA, software, RF and payload disciplines. /li /ul pFurther details to be shared by our recruitment team. /p pMore about SWISSto12: /p pSWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with Intelsat, Inmarsat, Astrum Mobile and ESA for HummingSat as well as contracts for their RF product line in Europe, and the US with prominent partners and customers such as Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SES and the ESA. SWISSto12 is a spin‑off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors. SWISSto12 is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and operates a US and European‑subsidiary in Foster City, California. The company is well funded for its near and mid‑term developments and backed by a solid customer revenue stream. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr