Summary from listing
ESA is hiring a Lead Telecom Payload Engineer in Harwell, United Kingdom, to lead payload development and procurement for commercial constellation and next-generation 5G/6G non-terrestrial network partnerships. The role covers payload design, qualification, ground verification, in-orbit validation, requirements, interfaces, reviews, risk and schedule control, contract management, and coordination with satellite operators, industrial prime contractors, and ESA project teams. The position leads a team of engineers and support staff and initially works on the Sunrise Partnership Project, with additional work on Direct-to-Device projects.
