Senior Systems Engineer - Satellite - DE

About the role

The Senior Satellite Systems Engineer will serve as the technical authority, providing leadership and expertise throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves steering the design, development, integration, verification, and operation of our LEO satellite constellations.

What you'll do

• Overall technical responsibility for the development and production of LEO reconnaissance constellations in co-operation with different industry partners.
• Lead the technical development of satellite systems, from requirement definition to system-level design and architecture, taking into account also requirements and constraints of other segments (launcher, ground, ops, etc.)
• Translate customer and mission requirements into detailed technical specifications for satellite systems and subsystems.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct in-depth analysis, modelling, and simulations to validate design concepts and ensure optimal performance.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including conceptual design, implementation, integration and test, performance monitoring, and end-of-life transitions.
• Collaborate with business development and sales teams to transform customer demands into well-defined technical requirements and architectures.
• Manage internal and external technical interfaces, ensuring seamless integration of all satellite components.

What you'll need

• Proven hands-on experience in satellite systems engineering: satellite subsystems (ideally SAR and/or EO), satellite system design and constellation design.
• Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role, owning technical decisions and guiding engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• High proficiency in systems engineering principles, including requirements management, functional analysis, and verification.
• Proficiency with engineering software and simulation tools (i.e. STK, FreeFlyer, NASTRAN, CAD, Simulink)
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ECSS and systems engineering processes.
• You are fluent in English; German is considered a plus.
• Must be eligible for and willing to undergo clearance process for a German "Ü2" Personal Security Clearance.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP)