System Engineer (Space Hardware)

We are looking for an experienced System Engineer to develop Large Deployable Reflector Subsystems (LDRS). The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background and a minimum of 5 years of experience in space hardware programs. The role involves coordinating engineering teams, managing technical trade-offs, executing verification activities, and ensuring the successful qualification of space systems. Proven knowledge of ECSS standards, AIT/AIV processes, and requirements management is required. 

Must-have Experience & Knowledge 

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in space antennas, deployable structures, or mechanisms development programs. 

• Strong background in mechanical and structural engineering, preferably complemented by RF engineering experience. 

• Experience in systems engineering and the application of ECSS and/or NASA standards. 

• Experience with deployable structures, mechanisms, precision structures, or space antenna systems. 

• Knowledge of lightweight CFRP structures, metallic interfaces, and space-qualified structural design. 

• Knowledge of environmental verification and qualification testing, including vibration, thermal-vacuum, deployment, and functional testing. 

• Understanding of the space project lifecycle and review milestones (PDR, CDR, etc.). 

Core Responsibilities 

• Support system-level engineering activities: requirements management, interface definition, technical trade-offs, and verification planning. 

• Technical coordination of internal design, structural, thermal, RF, mechanism, and test teams. 

• Definition, planning, and supervision of AIT/AIV activities (functional, deployment, vibration, thermal-vacuum, and performance testing). 

• Planning and coordination of hardware procurement, manufacturing, integration, and assembly activities. 

• Coordination of external sub-contractors, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, including technical requirements management. 

• Maintain traceability of requirements through VCD (Verification Control Document) according to ECSS standards. 

• Manage system technical budgets (mass, power) and margins throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Preparation and review of technical documentation: design descriptions, analyses, test plans, procedures, and test reports. 

• Technical coordination and presentation of design status, verification results, and key technical topics to customers and project partners. 

Technical Skills 

• Ability to understand and review complex engineering documentation and CAD models. 

• Experience with structural analysis and engineering tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, and Autodesk Inventor or equivalent. 

• Strong analytical skills to understand system architecture and complex technical projects 

• Experience with requirements, interfaces, technical trade-offs, and verification activities. 

• Familiarity with DOORS or other requirements management tools. 

Required Competencies 

• Excellent English language proficiency (writing/speaking). 

• Strong teamwork, communication, and coordination skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage technically challenging activities within demanding space programs. 

• Strong decision-making skills under technical complexity.