TL;DR
Systems Engineer (Navigation Payload): Leading the design, development, and verification of next-generation satellite payload architectures with an accent on RF performance, signal stability, and requirement flow-down. Focus on managing technical subcontractor relationships, performing complex payload analysis, and ensuring system compliance throughout the satellite mission lifecycle.
Location: Bremen, Germany
Company
A leading European space technology company specializing in high-tech solutions for satellite systems, Earth observation, and space exploration.
What you will do
- Coordinate the design, architecture tradeoffs, and verification planning for next-generation navigation payloads.
- Manage requirements flow-down and specification documentation for complex subsystems and units.
- Model and analyze critical performance parameters, including RF power, signal performance, and clock frequency stability.
- Review and evaluate supplier proposals, technical documentation, and support test campaigns.
- Analyze mission anomalies and non-conformances, determining technical impact and securing customer approval.
- Travel regularly to supplier and customer sites to lead technical meetings and oversee testing activities.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Signal Processing.
- At least 5 years of professional experience as a Systems Engineer in satellite projects.
- Direct experience in phases C, D, and E of space mission development.
- Experience leading technical expert teams and managing subcontractor interactions.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Proven ability in technical negotiation with customers.
Culture & Benefits
- Permanent employment within a leading high-tech space group.
- Participation in pivotal European space programs.
- Opportunities for professional and personal development in an international team environment.
- Exposure to 40+ years of space industry expertise.