Satellite Systems Engineer

Constellr

Remote, Europe

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative team player with expertise in satellite missions and systems, particularly in Earth observation and/or constellations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity and flexibility in solving technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways. You should be comfortable managing diverse and sometimes open-ended assignments in a dynamic work environment.

Your task will include

Lead the design and development of the space segment for our Earth observation satellite constellation, overseeing system-level engineering activities;
Perform functional and operational analyses, timeline assessments, trade studies, and requirements allocation to translate customer needs into detailed hardware and software specifications;
Supervise the integration, testing, and validation of spacecraft and mission elements;
Collaborate with and manage suppliers, co-lead systems/hardware/software integration efforts, and develop test plans;
Lead failure investigations and anomaly resolution processes;
Manage mission and systems requirements and budgets, ensuring proper allocation, verification, and validation;
Convert customer and product requirements into comprehensive systems solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Location – Ideally based in Europe, this role is primarily remote with occasional travel required for team collaborations, project meetings, and supplier visits.

About you

Required:

A Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline;
Comprehensive knowledge of satellite systems and professional experience in the design and development of satellite missions, systems, and subsystems;
A broad range of experience in satellite missions and/or system design and development, ideally in LEO constellations and/or optical systems;
Proficiency in system modeling, analysis, and specification derivation;
Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with customers and suppliers, as well as experience in managing subcontractors;
Commitment to project timelines, with a proactive approach to reporting any potential deviations;
A willingness to quickly learn new areas of responsibility and expand application-specific knowledge as needed;
A passion for driving projects to completion with enthusiasm and a results-oriented mindset;
A collaborative, engaging team-player spirit, with motivation to help build and shape ConstellR’s organization;
The ability to work autonomously with analytical thinking;
Excellent written and spoken English skills;
High discipline and dedication in view of the ambitious mission ahead.

Nice to have:

Ideally, experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for mission architecture development, concept of operations, and architecture-to-requirements traceability.

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