Overview

We are seeking a System Engineer with strong CCSDS and LunaNet experience to support the detailed design and implementation of space communication architectures. The role focuses on low-level system design, interface definition, and protocol implementation, rather than high-level architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation for space communication systems.
• Implement and define interfaces aligned with CCSDS standards.
• Support LunaNet-compatible architecture and protocol implementation.
• Define detailed message flows, protocol stacks, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Work with software, network and flight/ground segment teams to ensure interoperability and standards compliance.
• Support system integration, verification and validation activities.
• Contribute to simulation and test scenarios for deep-space communications.
• Analyse link performance, data routing and network behaviours within LunaNet environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with CCSDS standards (eg space packet protocol, CFDP, DTN/BP, TM/TC).
• Experience with LunaNet architecture and interoperability concepts.
• Proven work on Low-Level Design (LLD) and interface definition.
• Experience with deep-space communications or space networking systems.
• Familiarity with Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN).
• Experience writing ICDs, protocol specifications and interface documentation.
• Experience supporting system integration and test campaigns.

Desirable

• Experience with NASA or ESA communication architectures.
• Knowledge of optical communications or advanced space networking.
• Experience with space mission ground/flight systems integration.