Systems Engineer (EO Payloads)

Location: Bremen, Germany; flexible arrangement balancing remote and on-site work

Company

hirify.global develops high-tech space solutions, including satellites and systems for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science, space exploration, human space flight, and aerial reconnaissance.

What you will do

• Analyze, define, derive, and manage system and Earth observation payload requirements, considering completeness, consistency, verification, cost, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate payload system architectures and technical interfaces, and assess design concepts, risks, costs, schedules, and reuse opportunities.
• Lead and support payload development, design activities, and technical analyses demonstrating compliance with system requirements.
• Contribute to system design reviews, verification planning, and system-level technical budgets.
• Prepare test specifications and support verification and testing activities.
• Support launch, LEOP, in-orbit testing, change management, and implementation of approved design modifications.

Requirements

• Master’s, Diploma, or PhD in physics, mathematics, engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Extensive experience designing, developing, and validating spacecraft, space equipment, and related subsystems.
• Expertise in at least one systems engineering area, such as spacecraft design, radar or telecommunication systems, interface engineering, requirements engineering and management, verification and validation, or engineering coordination.
• Strong analytical and technical judgment, a holistic systems perspective, and a solution- and cost-oriented mindset.
• Technical leadership and team coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours, sabbatical options, 30 days of vacation, and special leave days.
• Structured onboarding with a buddy during the first months.
• Training courses, individual professional development, German language courses, and an annual employee dialogue.
• 13th monthly salary, accident insurance, company pension plan, and health promotion programs.
• Kindergarten and childcare support, subsidized Deutschland ticket, job bike, parking, company events, and access to sports programs.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted in German or English through the online application tool.