System Engineering Manager

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Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

An experienced Systems Engineering Manager is urgently required to join the Telecommunications division of a leading satellite manufacturer in Northern Germany. This is a key technical and organisational role supporting a constellation program, initially in Phase B1, with strong collaboration across engineering, project management, and customer interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the system engineers in the constellation program, ensuring mission technical goals are met.
  • Act as a technical interface between project management and the customer.
  • Define system requirements (incl. verification approach) in coordination with project management.
  • Evaluate technical design and ongoing development; initiate independent analyses and corrective actions for deviations.
  • Define and implement system engineering processes, organisational workflows, and technical coordination between departments.
  • Ensure efficient technical information exchange and cross-functional collaboration within the project and broader engineering teams.
  • Organise regular project checkpoints, including cost and technical budgeting at the system level.
  • Ensure timely delivery of system engineering team inputs and outputs.
  • Support risk assessments, cost structure evaluations, and overall project planning.
  • Collaborate closely with the payload and satellite technology departments on satellite design.
  • Contribute to related studies, cost optimisation, and ongoing product development for the telecommunications platform.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the space sector, particularly as a technical/system leader in studies (Phases A/B) and projects (Phases B2/C/D).
  • Solid experience in system engineering, including mission definition, constellation, and satellite/platform/subsystem design (incl. AIV/AIT phases).
  • Deep understanding of space communication systems, especially telecommunications satellites.
  • Strong technical foundation and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to challenge technical assumptions and drive corrective measures.
  • High level of self-motivation and goal alignment.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Must-Have Requirements

  • Fluent in German and English
  • Willingness to travel (~30%)
  • Eligible for security clearance
  • Strong technical and systems engineering background

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Management, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

  • Space Research and Technology, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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Stelleninformationen

  • Typ:

    Vollzeit
  • Arbeitsmodell:

    Vor Ort
  • Kategorie:

  • Erfahrung:

    2+ years
  • Arbeitsverhältnis:

    Angestellt
  • Veröffentlichungsdatum:

    11 Dez 2025
  • Standort:

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