Senior Space Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior (Lead) Satellite & Space Systems Engineer

Employment Type: 6-12 Month Contract

Eligibility: EU / EEA Citizens or candidates with the right to work in Luxembourg or Germany

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior (Lead) Satellite & Space Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering activities across next-generation SmallSat programmes, supporting projects through Phase C/D from design to integration, verification, and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage system requirements, interfaces, and verification
• Support satellite AIT and functional testing
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, thermal, and AOCS subsystems
• Perform system analysis and design trade-offs

Required Experience

• 5+ years in Satellite / Space Systems Engineering
• Strong experience with Systems Engineering, requirements management, and verification
• Hands-on satellite integration and testing
• Experience with DOORS, STK, SCOS, UML/SysML, and TCL Scripting
• Strong knowledge of satellite systems and space missions

Nice to Have

• SmallSat or Earth Observation missions
• Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Power, or AOCS expertise

If you're an experienced Space Systems Engineer looking to lead cutting-edge SmallSat programmes, this is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative space missions within an international engineering environment.