Senior Systems Engineer – Space Structures

Senior Systems Engineer – Space Hardware

This position is intended for candidates with more than 7 years of professional experience.

The salary range varies depending on experience, between €90,000 and €105,000 gross per year.

Work model: Full-time, primarily on-site (home office days can be arranged individually).

Muxon is a small, globally active recruitment agency and is conducting this search on behalf of our partner, a fast-growing European space technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of deployable antenna systems and advanced space structures. With a strong focus on innovation and strategic independence for Europe, the company plays a key role in cutting-edge satellite missions and collaborates on high-impact institutional and commercial space projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end system engineering support for space antenna systems and deployable reflectors.
• Lead and contribute to system engineering activities across all project phases (from concept to delivery).
• Support design, analysis, and MAIT teams with system-level expertise.
• Manage requirements and configuration processes, ensuring high-quality documentation.
• Coordinate integration, testing, and verification activities of complex subsystems.
• Participate in technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) and proposal evaluations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, RF, thermal, and electrical engineering.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in system engineering within the European space or aerospace industry.
• Proven experience across the full system lifecycle (design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, verification & validation).
• Strong expertise in space antenna systems or large deployable structures.
• Hands‑on experience in integration, testing, and verification of complex systems.
• Experience with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS, RVTM).
• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross‑functional teams.
• English proficiency at C1 level.

Additional Information

• Flexible working hours with a collaborative and open team culture.
• Modern office environment with strong infrastructure and accessibility.
• Flat hierarchy and fast‑paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge space missions and real flight hardware.
• Exposure to multiple concurrent projects and growth opportunities within a multicultural team.

If you are looking to take ownership of complex space systems and contribute to next‑generation satellite missions, we encourage you to apply.