5G NTN RAN Software Architect

pOur mission is supported by an ambitious vertically integrated approach: design manufacture of small satellites combined with development of earth observation services. /ppSince its creation in 2018, the company has already grown substantially. Our team gathers more than 25 engineering expertise, from hardware design to software development data science. /ppIn 2025, Aerospacelab counts offices in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Toulouse (France), Lausanne (Switzerland) and US West Coast with more than 350 full-time employees, with the ambition to position itself as the European leader in small satellites. /ph3Your mission /h3pWe are building the future of 5G connectivity in space. As part of Aerospacelab, you will play a key role in analyzing and contributing to the evolution of 3GPP standards, with a focus on Non-Terrestrial Networks. Your work will ensure scalability, reliability, and performance for next-gen satellite-based communication systems. /ppYou are a strategic thinker with strong technical depth, passionate about designing robust architectures for complex systems. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy influencing both technical and standardization directions. /ph3Duties /h3ulliDefine and maintain the software architecture for 5G NTN gNB components /liliEnsure compliance with 3GPP standards while optimizing for satellite-specific constraints /liliCollaborate with system engineers, protocol experts, and hardware teams to deliver integrated solutions /liliEvaluate emerging technologies and propose architectural improvements /liliContribute to internal design reviews and development efforts /li /ulh3Must have /h3ulliProven experience in software architecture for wireless communication systems /liliStrong software engineering skills and experience with distributed systems /liliAbility to translate complex requirements into scalable architectural designs /li /ulh3Nice to have /h3ulliExperience with 5G NTN concepts and satellite communications /liliUnderstanding of 3GPP 5G NR specifications, especially RAN architecture /liliExperience in 5G RAN stack development /liliBackground in embedded systems or performance-critical networking software /li /ulh3What

we offer
/h3pBuild your own career path /ppDirect impact on the growth of the company /ppFast-paced environment /ppFlexible ways of working /ppSalary package consistent with your experience /p