Senior System Engineer (Satellite)

TL;DR

Senior System Engineer (Satellite): Lead design, integration, and validation of complex space and ground systems with an accent on satellite ecosystem lifecycle, requirements engineering, and verification & validation. Focus on collaborating with stakeholders, supporting business development, and applying NASA and ECSS standards in a dynamic startup environment.

Location: Onsite in Helsinki, Finland with relocation support to Finland

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing startup headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, focused on developing intelligent, interconnected satellite platforms with a software-first architecture to advance space communications.

What you will do

• Lead system design, integration, and validation of space and ground systems ensuring component harmony.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine technical and non-technical requirements including CONOPS/OPSCON and use case development.
• Perform feasibility studies and support business development bids with technical documentation.
• Plan and execute integration, verification, and validation test activities.
• Interface with software engineers, technical managers, and product assurance teams.

Requirements

• Must have at least 6 years of systems engineering experience in the satellite industry including simulation infrastructure and system modelling.
• Familiarity with NASA and ECSS systems engineering standards and ability to apply them in design and validation.
• Experience with full project lifecycle from requirements to AIT, launch, and operation phases.
• Strong communication skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to perform integration, verification, and validation testing in complex systems.
• Location: Must be onsite in Helsinki, Finland or willing to relocate.

Nice to have

• Experience with geo-stationary communication satellite projects.
• Holistic thinking considering technical, operational, environmental, and human factors.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, dynamic, and diverse team environment valuing innovation and collaboration.
• Benefits including lunch vouchers, events, occupational health care, and additional health insurance.
• Support for relocation and integration into Finnish society.
• Opportunities for team activities like running, climbing, ping pong, and board games.