Space Systems Engineer Architect - Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion

Location: Bremen, Germany; hybrid work with mobile work abroad available

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary experts in mechanical design, structural analysis, thermal engineering, and propulsion for satellite development, realization, and verification.
• Maintain project schedule, cost, and performance using project management techniques, including resource, change, and cost management.
• Flow requirements down into subsystem specifications and prepare the specifications.
• Manage interfaces within the Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion team, across the project team, and with the customer.
• Prepare and support system-level reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and QAR, as well as equipment reviews.
• Support major project campaigns, including EVT, launch, and LEOP.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in satellite design and/or relevant subsystems is beneficial.
• Self-managed, proactive, solution-oriented, pragmatic, and able to make decisions.
• Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively within a team.
• Working-level proficiency in written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Experience in satellite design or relevant subsystems.
• Additional language skills.
• Partial matches to the requirements are welcomed.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment with flexible working hours, sabbatical options, 30 days of vacation, and special leave days.
• Hybrid work and mobile work abroad.
• Structured onboarding with a buddy, extensive training, individual professional development, German courses, and an annual employee dialogue.
• 13th monthly salary, accident insurance, company pension plan, restaurant and meal subsidy, and health promotion programs.
• Family support, subsidized Deutschland ticket, job bike, parking, company events, satellite launch events, and research and development opportunities.

Hiring process

• Apply through the online tool in German or English.
• Questions about the posting can be directed to Alfrida Paja at career@ohb.de.