Lead System Engineer for GEO Satellites

Tasks & responsibilities

• Senior System Engineer for the development and integration of optical geostationary satellites
• Technical responsibility for the satellite system integrity, including mission & satellite performance, requirements engineering, design and performance engineering, satellite configuration, interface control for satellite subsystems and payloads, engineering budget control
• Managing the different engineering disciplines and satellite subsystems
• Definition of the verification philosophy from system to component level and definition of the assembly, integration and verification plan on system level, ensuring consistency with subsystem level and payload developments
• Planning, coordination and control of the overall design and development process, including monitoring and control of engineering activities related to satellite subsystems and payloads as well as procurement activities
• Focal point for lower level system engineers (satellite subsystem and payload lead engineers) 
• Leading of an engineering team within the project, including management of subcontractors involved in system level activities

Candidate profile

• Degree in aerospace engineering, space technology, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or comparable qualification
• More than 10 years of professional experience in space industry as satellite lead system engineer, system engineer or in similar positions
• Experience of at least one full CD phase of a GEO Satellite
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
• Accustomed to work in teams with well developed communication skills
• Ideally experience in ESA or commercial satellite development projects
• Fluent in written and spoken English, German language skills advantageous

We are looking for a Manager with social authority, with a proven track record and ability to lead a Team of Specialists. You take initiative and respect the company’s values. Our client is one of the top players in the European space technology industry. You can expect a manifold and challenging assignment.

Interested?

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