Your Tasks

Working in a team of system engineers on the space segment of missions in the domains of Science, Exploration, Space Safety and Space Transportation in Phase 0/A/B1
Technical co-ordination of special departments and single subcontractors
Execution of trade-offs, analysis and definition of mission and system architecture
Lead the system design of the platform, subsystems and the definition of requirements specification from satellite level down to subsystem level
Support activities for Model Based Systems Engineering for the mission
Support the analysis of the overall satellite development approach in accordance with the objective of achieving the requested TRL by end of Phase B1
Support the definition of the overall project breakdown structure for the satellite development in the form a Work Breakdown Structure for the project implementation phases B2, C/D and E1 up to end of in-orbit commissioning
Support the definition of the programme planning for the overall satellite in the project implementation phases B2, C/D and E1 down to in-orbit calibration and validation
Support the establishment of a project implementation schedule for the platform in the form of a project bar chart in line with the overall programme planning
Support the analysis and assessment of potential cost drivers of the platform
Support the analysis and assessment of the technical and programmatic risks related to cost, schedule and technical feasibility of the satellite
Support the establishment of risk mitigation measures for the platform

Your Qualifications

First experience in mission and satellite design study projects and a strong understanding of the fundamentals and application of system engineering
Knowledge of and enthusiasm for science, exploration, space safety and/or space transportation space missions
Competencies in space mission design, satellite systems engineering and spacecraft subsystem design
Knowledge of requirements engineering for subsystems of space systems and preparation of specifications
Knowledge of design and development planning including determination of the qualification status (TRL)
Understanding of the principles of Model Based Systems Engineering
High level of flexibility, willingness to work in international teams and ability to keep tight schedules
High motivation, pro-active working approach and strong sense of responsibility
Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills
Fluency in both spoken and written (business) English

System Engineer (m/f/d) for Science, Exploration and Space Safety Missions