Senior Space System Engineer
Huld – Part of Gofore GroupFinland9 days ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
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We are looking for a Senior Space Systems Engineer
to join our dynamic Space team. We seek an individual whose expertise and passion can contribute to a wide range of space missions. At Huld, our work spans not only Earth observation and space exploration but also encompasses communications, navigation, technology demonstration, and other mission types. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in diverse projects that push the boundaries across the entire space sector and make a real impact.
About Huld
Huld is a technology design house with more than 400 professionals working across a variety of domains. Currently Huld operates as part of Gofore Group. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver innovative engineering and software solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
Huld’s space team has provided software for many of Europe’s most ambitious space missions since 1989, including the Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE), which mapped Earth's gravity with unprecedented precision; the Herschel Space Observatory, which studied the formation of stars and galaxies; and the Planck satellite, which made significant contributions to our understanding of the early universe by mapping the cosmic microwave background. More recently, we are providing platform software for PLATO mission, which aims to discover and characterize exoplanets and study stellar oscillations. Finally, since 2025 Huld has begun contributing flight software to the LISA mission, a space observatory created to detect gravitational waves.
For its recent contributions to Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 missions, our Space team has been awarded with the prestigious Excellence Award as Subcontractor by the European Space Agency (ESA).
We are dedicated to projects that provide significant contributions to the advancement of humankind. By joining our team, you will be part of a mission that seeks to benefit society at large, addressing some of the most pressing challenges through groundbreaking space missions. Come join our team to help build a better future together.
Your Role
We are looking for someone who is not only highly skilled but also deeply believes in the power of teamwork and mutual support. You value fairness, respect, and bring enthusiasm and creativity to everything you do. If you are eager to contribute to exciting projects in the space sector and interested in being part of missions that help advance this field, we encourage you to consider joining our team.
As a Senior Space Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and integration of spacecraft systems for cutting-edge missions, including ESA programs, Earth Observation (EO) satellites, CubeSat constellations, and advanced flight segment architectures. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to lead our dedicated flight team, guiding skilled engineers through critical phases of spacecraft development. Your leadership will foster a collaborative environment, ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of technological innovation and mission success.
Main Responsibilities
Basic Prerequisites
We promise you
Our culture is built on humane interactions, low hierarchy, and a commitment to personal growth. We encourage you to influence our work, bring innovative perspectives, and be a key player in driving positive changes.
We offer competitive fringe benefits and a supportive environment that values your contributions.
Ready to chat with us?
If you see yourself thriving in this role, click ‘Apply now’ to share your information and CV. We process applications promptly, and our recruitment process typically includes 2 interviews and an assignment between the interviews. However, during the holiday season the response time can be longer than usual.
Contact information
If you have questions about the role, don't hesitate to send an email.
Dr Tatjana Petkovic
Head of Operations
[email protected]
to join our dynamic Space team. We seek an individual whose expertise and passion can contribute to a wide range of space missions. At Huld, our work spans not only Earth observation and space exploration but also encompasses communications, navigation, technology demonstration, and other mission types. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in diverse projects that push the boundaries across the entire space sector and make a real impact.
About Huld
Huld is a technology design house with more than 400 professionals working across a variety of domains. Currently Huld operates as part of Gofore Group. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver innovative engineering and software solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
Huld’s space team has provided software for many of Europe’s most ambitious space missions since 1989, including the Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE), which mapped Earth's gravity with unprecedented precision; the Herschel Space Observatory, which studied the formation of stars and galaxies; and the Planck satellite, which made significant contributions to our understanding of the early universe by mapping the cosmic microwave background. More recently, we are providing platform software for PLATO mission, which aims to discover and characterize exoplanets and study stellar oscillations. Finally, since 2025 Huld has begun contributing flight software to the LISA mission, a space observatory created to detect gravitational waves.
For its recent contributions to Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 missions, our Space team has been awarded with the prestigious Excellence Award as Subcontractor by the European Space Agency (ESA).
We are dedicated to projects that provide significant contributions to the advancement of humankind. By joining our team, you will be part of a mission that seeks to benefit society at large, addressing some of the most pressing challenges through groundbreaking space missions. Come join our team to help build a better future together.
Your Role
We are looking for someone who is not only highly skilled but also deeply believes in the power of teamwork and mutual support. You value fairness, respect, and bring enthusiasm and creativity to everything you do. If you are eager to contribute to exciting projects in the space sector and interested in being part of missions that help advance this field, we encourage you to consider joining our team.
As a Senior Space Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and integration of spacecraft systems for cutting-edge missions, including ESA programs, Earth Observation (EO) satellites, CubeSat constellations, and advanced flight segment architectures. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to lead our dedicated flight team, guiding skilled engineers through critical phases of spacecraft development. Your leadership will foster a collaborative environment, ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of technological innovation and mission success.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end spacecraft systems engineering activities, from concept design to integration and verification.
- Define and manage system architecture, mission requirements, and interface control for flight segment and avionics.
- Collaborate on flight software development, including design, coding, and validation.
- Lead engineering teams through complex project phases, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Support sales.
Basic Prerequisites
- Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- 15+ years in spacecraft systems engineering or flight software development.
- Strong spacecraft subsystems knowledge and proven experience in requirements analysis, system architecture design, interface definition, and verification & validation for complex space systems.
- Excellent programming skills (C, C++), and experience with real-time operating systems.
- Excellent communication skills and ambitious attitude.
- Fluent English.
- Hands-on experience with commercial missions.
- Familiarity with CubeSat platforms.
- Experience with version control, continuous integration and delivery.
- Experience with agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership.
- Proven ability to interface with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, software, and mission operations.
We promise you
Our culture is built on humane interactions, low hierarchy, and a commitment to personal growth. We encourage you to influence our work, bring innovative perspectives, and be a key player in driving positive changes.
We offer competitive fringe benefits and a supportive environment that values your contributions.
Ready to chat with us?
If you see yourself thriving in this role, click ‘Apply now’ to share your information and CV. We process applications promptly, and our recruitment process typically includes 2 interviews and an assignment between the interviews. However, during the holiday season the response time can be longer than usual.
Contact information
If you have questions about the role, don't hesitate to send an email.
Dr Tatjana Petkovic
Head of Operations
[email protected]
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