About the Company
Our client is a leading European space and aerospace technology group, specializing in the development of complex satellite systems, constellations, and space infrastructures for institutional and commercial customers. The company is involved in large-scale national and international space programs, operating in a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment and combining advanced engineering expertise with long-term program execution capabilities.
About the Role
The Systems Engineer – National Constellation Program plays a central technical role in a major national satellite constellation project, currently in an early development phase. The position is responsible for coordinating system engineering activities, ensuring technical coherence across disciplines, and acting as a key technical interface between project management, customers, and engineering teams. Due to the confidential nature of the program, further details can be shared during the interview process.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical and organizational coordination of system engineering activities for a national constellation program, starting in Phase B1
- Acting as the main technical interface to project management and the customer for all system-related topics
- Definition and management of system requirements, including verification and validation strategies
- Continuous evaluation of development progress and technical design, including initiation of independent analyses and corrective measures in case of deviations
- Definition and implementation of system engineering processes and workflows across technical departments and project teams
- Ensuring effective technical communication and information exchange within the project team and across engineering and functional departments
- Organization of regular technical reviews and checkpoints, including integration of technical and cost inputs at system level
- Responsibility for timely delivery of system engineering inputs and outputs
- Support to project management in risk assessment, cost structure, and overall program planning
- Close collaboration with payload, telecommunications, and satellite technology teams on system and satellite design
- Contribution to studies, future projects, and cost optimization activities within the telecommunications systems domain
Your Profile
- Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or an equivalent technical qualification
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the space sector with a strong systems engineering background
- Experience across mission definition and development phases (Phase A/B) and project phases (B2/C/D)
- Solid experience in satellite systems, constellations, platforms, subsystems, and AIV/AIT phases
- Strong technical background in space communication systems, particularly telecommunications satellites
- High level of self-motivation and ability to take ownership of complex technical challenges
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge technical solutions and initiate corrective actions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in international, multidisciplinary teams
- Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
- Willingness to undergo security clearance
- Willingness to travel (approximately 30%)
What’s Offered
- A key technical role in a highly strategic national space program
- Exposure to large-scale satellite constellations and complex system architectures
- International, highly skilled engineering environment
- Long-term development opportunities within major space programs
- Attractive salary, depending on experience
- Home office regulation 40/60 (home office / onsite)
