Senior System Engineer

Our client, a key player in the Space industry, are actively seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer for their Luxembourg office. This role will play a vital role in the company’s growth and strategy forwards.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Define mission objectives, performance criteria, safety goals, and operational constraints, while developing functional specifications and maintaining documentation
• Conduct mission analysis, including orbital effects, constellation design, launch possibilities, and subsystem budget assessments
• Oversee system design and development, including spacecraft, ground segment, operations environment, and interface specifications
• Manage procurement, supplier coordination, and industry partnerships, ensuring proper testing, integration, and compliance with regulations
• Lead troubleshooting, performance optimization, simulations, and testing across space and ground systems
• Develop algorithms, research solutions, and contribute to proposal writing, funding applications, and technical documentation
• Perform project management tasks, risk assessment, and reporting, while coordinating with ESA, partners, and customers for mission execution
• Oversee AIT activities, qualification campaign and environmental tests

Your profile:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Minimum 1 year of experience in mechanical and/or electrical design of small satellite systems in industry or academia (title will vary based on seniority)
• Hands-on experience with the mechanical and/or electrical design, AIT/AIV processes for small satellite systems in industry or academia
• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Familiarity with ECSS standards
• Knowledge of spacecraft operations and associated ground systems is preferred.
• Experience working on CubeSat projects

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