Senior Systems Engineer (Space Systems)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Engineer (Space Systems): Designing and analyzing communication networks for space assets with an accent on data dissemination and architecture trade studies. Focus on defining system requirements, managing supplier negotiations, and ensuring operational system integration.

Location: Bremen, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a leading European space company specializing in high-tech solutions for satellites, Earth observation, and human space flight.

What you will do

• Analyze mission requirements and define data transfer protocols between space assets and ground stations.
• Develop and evaluate architecture options for data dissemination through comprehensive trade studies.
• Negotiate technical solutions and specifications with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Create detailed technical specifications and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Implement selected architecture options into fully operational space systems.
• Collaborate within an international team of experts and external project partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, electronics, communication, or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional experience in defense or security systems engineering projects.
• Proven expertise in communication network definition.
• Ability and willingness to achieve a German security clearance.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on pivotal European space programs.
• Collaborative international and multicultural team environment.
• Focus on continuous professional and personal development.
• Inclusive hiring approach that welcomes candidates with partial requirement matches.