RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN INTER-SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS & ... (m/f)

SD-26145- RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN INTER-SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS & COOPERATIVE NETWORKINGFixed term contract | Belval | 18 MonthsAre you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organization (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact. Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu / How will you contribute?You will be mainly in charge of:• Designing and evaluating inter-satellite link (ISL) architectures tailored to GEO proximity operations, covering both RF and optical crosslink technologies.• Developing cooperative communication protocols enabling real-time coordination, sensing cueing, and state exchanges between heterogeneous satellite payloads.• Defining interface specifications to ensure seamless integration of the networking layer with onboard optical and RF sensing systems.• Designing predictive and resilient networking strategies leveraging orbital geometry and interference-aware link adaptation.• Contributing to system-level integration and ground-based demonstration activities validating the communication architecture. Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now! Education• PhD in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related fieldExperience and skills• Research experience in the areas of satellite communications, inter-satellite links, or non-terrestrial networks (NTN)• Strong background in communication protocol design, including cross-layer optimization, QoS management, and time-critical networking• Familiarity with 5G/6G architectural concepts and their applicability to space systems (deterministic latency, distributed scheduling, AI-driven link management)• Experience with simulation and modelling tools for satellite communication systems• Knowledge of RF and/or optical link technologies is an asset• Experience in multi-partner research projects is an asset• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary, international team Language skills• Fluency in English, both oral...

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