Systems Engineer - Space

Highlights

• Run constellation mission analysis from orbit selection to disposal.
• Own system budgets and trade studies through to flight.
• Help protect democracies with cutting-edge defence AI systems.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
• Gym membership and mental health support via Nilo.health
• Regular company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• 5 days paid family emergency leave, remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven space engineer with flown-programme experience who thrives on first-principles analysis and open debate to protect democracies.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, physics or related field with hands-on work on flown or near-flight programme
• Fluency in orbit mechanics and mission analysis, able to work from first principles
• Working grasp of spacecraft systems engineering across requirements, budgets, interfaces and verification
• Recognised depth in at least one subsystem e.g. AOCS/GNC, propulsion, power, thermal or TT&C/RF
• Several years of production-grade software work in large shared codebase with CI, testing and documentation
• Python plus at least one of Rust or modern C++
• Strong mathematics and physics including linear algebra, numerical methods and error budgets
• Clear and precise communication in written and spoken English and German