Systems Engineer (m/f/d) - Navigation (Spacecraft)

Location: Bremen, Germany; flexible hybrid arrangement balancing remote and on-site work

Company

hirify.global System AG is a European space company developing high-tech satellite and spaceflight solutions as part of the hirify.global SE high-tech group.

What you will do

• Analyze, define, derive, and manage system and subsystem requirements, including completeness, consistency, verifiability, cost, and verification impacts.
• Coordinate system architectures and technical interfaces while assessing design concepts, risks, costs, and schedules.
• Lead and support spacecraft development and design activities, including technical analyses demonstrating compliance with system requirements.
• Contribute to system design reviews, verification planning, and system-level technical budgets.
• Prepare test specifications and support verification and testing activities.
• Support Launch and Early Orbit Phase and In-Orbit Test activities.

Requirements

• Master’s, Diploma, or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Extensive experience designing, developing, and engineering spacecraft, space equipment, and related subsystems.
• Expertise in at least one systems engineering domain, including mission analysis, spacecraft operations, system design, system analysis, interface engineering, requirements engineering and management, verification and validation, or engineering coordination.
• Strong analytical and technical judgment, a holistic systems perspective, and a solution- and cost-oriented mindset.
• Excellent teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours, sabbatical options, 30 days of vacation, and special leave days.
• Structured onboarding with a buddy during the first months.
• Training courses, individual professional development, German language courses, and annual employee discussions.
• 13th monthly salary, accident insurance, and company pension plan.
• Health promotion programs, childcare support, subsidized mobility options, company events, and sports groups.
• Opportunities to contribute to research and development through the company suggestion system.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted in German or English through the online application tool.