Senior Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and qualifying complex launch vehicle systems with an accent on requirements engineering, verification, and technical compliance. Focus on establishing systems engineering processes, managing technical baselines, and ensuring mission assurance across the product lifecycle.

Location: Must be based in Ottobrunn, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing New Space company building sustainable and cost-effective launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites.

What you will do

• Define and maintain systems engineering processes, methods, and standards for launch vehicle programs.
• Develop vehicle-level verification, validation, and qualification strategies and plans.
• Coordinate technical compliance evidence presentation to external authorities.
• Support major technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR.
• Ensure technical consistency and requirements traceability across engineering domains.
• Support mission assurance, reliability, and safety activities throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated engineering industries.
• Strong understanding of formal systems engineering principles and lifecycle management.
• Experience leading technical discussions with regulatory and safety authorities.
• Familiarity with engineering standards such as ECSS, NASA, ESA, FAA, or EASA.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, or propulsion systems.
• Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Background in reliability engineering, safety engineering, or FMEA/FMECA.

Culture & Benefits

• Virtual company share program participation.
• 30 days of annual vacation.
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution.
• Subsidised daily lunches and fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport.
• Sponsored sports club memberships via EGYM Wellpass.
• Individual learning budget and childcare allowance.