Senior System Architect

Connect with Eutelsat Group Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator. As a global leader in satellite communications, we provide infinite connectivity, broadcasting television channels and packages, transmitting news reports, provide wholesale broadband Internet access services. With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To: Pioneer the future of Space Technology Bring connectivity to remote frontiers Collaborate with customer-centric experts Embrace cultural diversity in our global team Where your skills ignite opportunities & you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space. Why Eutelsat Group? Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion : With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We take pride in being led by a female CEO, with one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board represented by women. Ways of Working That Drive Us : As "One Team", we work collaboratively towards shared goals, with customer-centricity, respect, and inclusivity as our guiding principles. Sustainability at Our Core : At Eutelsat Group, sustainability is more than just a word; it’s woven into our strategy. We’re dedicated to balancing social, environmental, and economic growth — both on Earth and in space. Work-Life Balance : We offer flexible schedules and hybrid/remote work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat Group, we are committed to supporting your well‑being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home. Ready to grow with us? Apply today and help us build a more inclusive, sustainable future in the world of satellite technology Job Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and System Architect to join our team and play a critical role in defining the end‑to‑end architecture of our next generation LEO satellite communications system. In this position, you’ll work closely with internal engineers, architects, product and business development managers, and external suppliers leading the development of system components. You will write technical requirements, perform system trade studies, define the concept of operations, and maintain the technical baseline, including all the interface definitions. You will work closely with the program and the Integration & Test team to ensure that the system is developed and is fit for purpose. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an organization that values growth, teamwork, and professional development. Who You Are: You’re a system engineer who’s worked on the design and deployment of at least one large multi‑user, bi‑directional wireless communications system. This doesn’t have to be a satellite‑based system. You have a deep understanding and experience in the system development, integration, verification and validation process. Possess 5-10 years of industry work experience What You’ll Do: Help define the functional composition of the whole communications system. Follow processes tracking key architectural decisions and changes. Review system level requirements and work with subsystem leads to ensure their requirements reflect the system needs. Maintain the technical baseline and support the Integrated Product Team initiatives Perform system level trade‑studies. Define CONOPS to ensure that the system functional flows are clearly defined Maintain the key sub‑system level interface documentation and associated schema Work with subsystem suppliers to ensure their designs meet the system level needs. What You’ll Need: As well as systems engineering experience, you should have prior experience working in at least one of the following specific areas: 3GPP (5G) end to end system architecture Radio Access Network implementation/deployment Air Interface implementation/modelling. Satellite User Terminal design and architecture You also should have experience of using various systems engineering software tools for requirements management and model‑based systems engineering. Where You’ll Work: The Eutelsat Group offices in Issy‑les‑Moulineaux (Paris) The position is open to European Union nationals only The Eutelsat Group treats the protection of personal data submitted to it seriously. By submitting this application, you agree to the collection and retention of your personal data by the Eutelsat group and acknowledge notice of, and understand the terms of Eutelsat’s Privacy Policy (as amended from time to time). This role is a Eutelsat Group job opening; all of our open roles are posted on the current OneWeb and Eutelsat websites. Please note that when you are applying, your application may be seen by both teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr