Senior Navigation Payload Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Navigation Payload Systems Engineer (Aerospace): Coordinating the design and development of next-generation satellite payload architectures with an accent on RF power, signal performance, and requirement flow-down. Focus on modeling payload performance parameters, managing supplier proposals, and troubleshooting on-orbit anomalies.

Location: Hybrid (Bremen, Germany)

Company

hirify.global is one of the leading European space companies specializing in high-tech solutions for satellites, space exploration, and human space flight.

What you will do

• Coordinate the design and development of next-generation payload architectures, including tradeoffs and verification planning.
• Manage requirement flow-down and write detailed specifications for subsystems and units.
• Model and assess RF power, signal performance, and clock frequency stability.
• Review supplier proposals and documentation, participating in design, qualification, and acceptance reviews.
• Support test campaigns by analyzing measured performance and troubleshooting anomalies.
• Assess on-orbit performance and handle anomaly reports and customer approvals.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Signal Processing, or a comparable discipline.
• Professional experience as a Systems Engineer of at least 5 years.
• Professional experience in satellite projects, preferably in phases C/D/E.
• Experience leading technical experts and managing interactions with subcontractors.
• Proven experience in technical negotiations with customers.
• English: Working level proficiency (B2) required.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours, sabbatical options, and 30 days of vacation plus special leave.
• Hybrid work model and the possibility of mobile work from abroad.
• Financial perks including a 13th monthly salary, company pension plan, and accident insurance.
• High-standard company restaurant with generous meal subsidies.
• Health promotion through E-GYM Wellpass and in-company sports groups.
• Family support including kindergarten subsidies and paid child sickness days.