Mission Design & Analysis

• Define operational and demo mission statements, including mission needs, expected performance, dependability, safety goals and operational constraints.
• Develop functional specifications and maintain the System Requirements Document (SRD).
• Analyze orbital effects, optimize orbits, and perform detailed mission analyses for constellation design.
• Investigate launch opportunities and ensure compliance with regulations.

System Engineering & Subsystems

• Define subsystems specifications and basic design; produce system budgets (link, mass, power, etc.).
• Design, develop, and simulate the space segment; interface with telecom and payload engineers.
• Design and specify the ground segment and operations environment.
• Conduct troubleshooting, performance analysis and optimization of space and ground systems.
• Develop algorithms and interface systems with simulators.

Integration, Testing & Procurement

• Manage procurement processes and oversee AIT/AIV activities, qualification campaigns, and environmental tests.
• Coordinate with satellite manufacturers, ground segment providers and external partners.
• Participate in demo campaigns and interface with customers, research institutes and government agencies.

Project Management & Documentation

• Prepare project proposals, funding documents, contracts and bidding documents.
• Maintain proper documentation of all technology developments.
• Report on task follow-ups, manage risk registers and provide monthly progress updates.
• Coordinate multi-partner inputs for mission execution and spacecraft procurement.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in similar positions.
• At least 1 year of experience with mechanical and/or electrical design of small satellite systems (industry or academia).
• Experience with AIT/AIV processes for small satellite systems.
• M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards, understanding of spacecraft operations and ground systems preferred.
• Experience with CubeSat projects.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency and ability to adapt in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

What we offer:

• Enjoy a 50% income tax exemption on your salary - an exceptional incentive for top talent relocating to Luxembourg, subject to eligibility conditions.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work on flagship EU space mission projects.
• A dynamic, high-growth environment with career development opportunities.
• Regular company events and team activities.