Space Systems Engineer (Space)

TL;DR

Space Systems Engineer (Space): Designing and integrating software-defined satellite systems for sovereign and secure space infrastructure with an accent on resilient communication, flexible software architecture, and hardware integration. Focus on transforming satellites into intelligent, interconnected platforms and ensuring mission efficiency.

Location: Relocation to Finland is supported. Company is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with subsidiaries in Bristol, UK, and Bariloche, Argentina.

Company

hirify.global builds sovereign satellite systems and connected space solutions that enable strategic autonomy, protect critical infrastructure, and deliver trusted communications for governments and institutions worldwide.

What you will do

• Contribute to building sovereign satellite systems and connected space solutions.
• Transform satellites into intelligent, interconnected, software-defined platforms.
• Develop in-house software and integrate it with hardware from best-in-class suppliers.
• Improve mission efficiency through networking and inter-satellite communication.

Requirements

• Background in space, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability engineering domains.
• Strong technical expertise and/or leadership experience in your field.
• Motivation to contribute to sovereign, secure, and resilient space infrastructure.
• Fluent communication skills in English (C1+).

Culture & Benefits

• Challenging but rewarding environment where your ideas will be heard.
• Ambitious and supportive network of people, motivated to change the space industry.
• Inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are valued.
• Benefits such as lunch vouchers, events, parties, occupational health care, and additional health insurance.
• Opportunity to participate in team activities like runOrbit and climbOrbit.
• Relocation and integration support into Finnish society.