Senior RF Engineer
Description
Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Telecom Project Manager on behalf of a business in Luxembourg.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage satellite communications and telecommunications projects from proposal phase through delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams working on 3GPP-based 4G/5G/6G, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), IoT NTN, Direct-to-Device (D2D), beamforming, roaming, and positioning (PNT).
Support and manage R&D initiatives related to telecom stacks and end-to-end satellite-enabled 4G/5G communications.
Serve as a primary interface with customers, suppliers, and institutional partners, such as ESA, the European Commission, and local agencies.
Prepare and manage technical and commercial proposals, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and risk analysis.
Coordinate internal resources across engineering, operations, and management to ensure effective project execution.
Monitor project performance and control costs, schedules, and technical milestones.
Lead contractual discussions and ensure alignment with project objectives and deliverables.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks in collaboration with technical teams.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance, product assurance, and applicable standards (including ECSS where relevant).
Prepare project documentation, including milestone reviews, technical reports, and project closure documentation.
Key Qualifications:
PhD or MSc in Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
2-5 years of experience in telecommunications, satellite communications, or wireless systems.
Knowledge of 3GPP cellular systems (4G/5G/6G) and familiarity with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and IoT connectivity.
Experience managing or coordinating R&D or institutional projects (e.g., ESA, Horizon Europe, national space agencies, or similar programs)
Strong understanding of project management practices, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
Experience preparing technical proposals and project documentation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate between technical teams, management, and external stakeholders.
Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic startup environment, manage multiple projects, and shift priorities when required.
Fluency in spoken and written English..
Important: Must already reside in Europe or hold a valid European work permit.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sebastian Prins