Systems Engineer for Telecommunication Missions (m/f/d)

You lead the systems engineering activities of complex telecommunication satellite programs across all project phases (B1–B2/C/D). You guide systems engineers, own system requirements and verification strategies, and act as the key technical interface to project management and customers.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Systems Engineers across project phases B1–D
• Define, manage, and challenge system requirements and verification approaches
• Act as main technical interface to project management and customers
• Evaluate system design maturity and perform independent technical assessments
• Establish and drive systems engineering processes across SE, ENG, AIT, PA/QA, SCM
• Ensure technical coherence, information flow, and regular project checkpoints
• Support risk assessment, cost control, and system-level budget planning
• Collaborate closely with telecom payload and satellite engineering teams
• Contribute to telecom system studies and platform cost optimization

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Aerospace (or equivalent)
• 5+ years experience in space programs as System / Technical Lead
• Strong background in telecommunication satellite systems
• End-to-end systems engineering experience (mission definition to AIV/AIT)
• Confident in challenging technical baselines and driving corrective actions
• Excellent communication skills; strong team and stakeholder mindset