Satellite System Engineer

Location: Southwestern Lower Saxony, Germany

Employment: Permanent | Full-time

NewSpace Technical is working with an innovative and growing space technology company developing advanced solutions for the next generation of satellite missions.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to take ownership of system-level engineering activities across the full spacecraft development lifecycle, from mission definition and requirements through to integration, testing and launch.

This is an opportunity to join a technically driven team where you will have a strong influence on mission design, system architecture and spacecraft development , while working closely with both customers and engineering teams.

The Role

As a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer, you will be involved in:

• Leading and coordinating system-level engineering activities across satellite missions
• Supporting end-to-end mission design based on customer and mission requirements
• Translating customer requirements into technical solutions and system architectures
• Contributing to the development and improvement of mission design tools and processes
• Reviewing spacecraft and subsystem designs from a system-level perspective
• Developing and maintaining system budgets, including power, link and data budgets
• Tracking system margins and ensuring requirements are maintained throughout development
• Supporting technical reviews and engineering documentation throughout the spacecraft lifecycle
• Supporting integration, verification, qualification and launch preparation
• Contributing to environmental test campaign planning and readiness reviews
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers and external partners
• Identifying technical challenges and helping develop new solutions for future space missions

What We’re Looking For

• MSc or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years' experience in satellite systems engineering
• Strong experience with system-level engineering across multiple stages of spacecraft development
• Experience working through development, integration, verification and qualification phases
• Experience working within ECSS-compliant space programmes
• Familiarity with formal engineering reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, QR and AR
• Experience contributing to at least one satellite mission that successfully reached operational service
• Strong systems engineering and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Valid EU work authorisation
• Willingness to travel when required, including for concentrated review and test campaigns
• Experience with Product Assurance / Safety activities
• Knowledge of FMEA/FMECA, fault tree analysis, RAMS or critical items management
• Experience in Earth Observation or other data-driven satellite missions
• Experience with SAR or other advanced imaging technologies
• Experience working directly with customers on mission requirements and technical solutions

What You Can Expect

• Work on technically challenging next-generation space missions
• Significant influence over spacecraft systems, mission design and engineering solutions
• A collaborative environment with experienced engineers and scientists
• Flexible working arrangements, including office-based, hybrid or remote options within Germany , depending on experience and team requirements
• Strong technical autonomy and opportunities to develop your expertise
• Training and professional development support
• Opportunities to attend industry conferences and build your network across the space sector
• A collaborative engineering culture with regular technical discussions and knowledge sharing