Systems Engineer - Space

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

In this role you analyse constellation design and ship the tooling and models that support mission studies. You act as the technical expert on satellite systems, challenging partner designs and driving trade studies across subsystems. You will move programmes through development to flight, collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders. You contribute to a mission-driven effort to advance space capabilities while upholding ethical considerations.

Leistungen / Benefits

Competitive salary and VSOP options
Relocation support and temporary accommodation
Learning allowance
Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support
Parental leave (22 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary)
Remote work options during pregnancy

Verantwortungsbereiche

Run mission analysis for constellation design (orbit selection, coverage, launch and disposal)
Own requirements flowdown, system budgets (mass, power, link), and segment interfaces
Build and maintain production-grade analysis tooling used by the team
Serve as technical expert for satellite system design (subsystems)
Drive trade studies across subsystems and segments
Present results to internal teams, partners, and customers

Zentrale Anforderungen

Master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, physics, or related field
Fluency in orbit mechanics and mission analysis; experience with GMAT, FreeFlyer, STK, or Orekit
Experience with spacecraft systems engineering (requirements, budgets, interfaces, verification)
Deep knowledge in at least one subsystem (AOCS/GNC, propulsion, power, thermal, TT&C/RF)
Several years of production-grade software work in a large, shared codebase (code review, CI, testing, documentation)
Python, plus at least one of Rust or modern C++
Strong mathematics and physics (linear algebra, numerical methods, error budgets)