OKAPI:Orbits GmbH

Senior Satellite Systems Engineer

Brunswick (Germany), Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Your missionJoin us in safeguarding the sustainability of space operations through advanced space situational awareness (SSA) technologies. As part of our team, you will develop cutting-edge collision avoidance algorithms, enhance space situational awareness, and innovate tools for satellite operators. Your expertise in data science and physics will help us detect, predict, and mitigate orbital risks, ensuring safe and sustainable space exploration.

Your tasks and responsibilitiesReviewing and coordinating reviews of Product Assurance & Safety Plan (PASP) and Product Assurance Requirements Documents (PARD) 
⁠Performing of end-to-end mission designs tailored to customer needs 
Assessing customer mission requirements and designing tailored solutions 
⁠Identifying customer needs and ideating new solutions
Shape our end-to-end mission design software development
Reviewing of hardware designs at system and subsystem level
Support launch preparation, environmental test campaigns planning, and readiness reviews ahead of launch
Compute system budgets (link, power, data) and track margins against requirements throughout development

Your profileMust-haves:M.Sc. or higher in Aerospace/Space Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or another relevant technical field.
5+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering with responsibility for system-level engineering activities across major spacecraft development phases, including development, integration, verification, qualification, and launch preparation.
2+ years of experience working within ECSS-compliant development programmes, including technical documentation, formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR, AR), and certification activities.
Experience contributing to at least one satellite mission that successfully entered operational service.
Growth mindset and expanding your horizon
Willingness to travel and to work in concentrated review campaigns.
English proficiency C1 or better.
Valid EU work authorization.
 
Nice to haves:
Familiarity with ECSS product assurance practices (FMEA/FMECA, fault tree analysis, critical items lists, RAMS, ECSS-Q-ST-80C)
Experience in Earth observation missions
Experience with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging

Why us?With a lean hierarchy and small working groups, you define your own way of work including flexible work hours.
Work on groundbreaking space sustainability challenges with a team of top-tier engineers and scientists.
After your on-boarding time in Braunschweig, you can choose between staying in our office (what we prefer), working remote (within Germany) or a hybrid approach.
Enjoy technical freedom. Influence system architecture, research methodologies, and data integration approaches.
Grow continuously with access to training budgets, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
Be part of a strong engineering culture, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions, technical deep dives, and innovation sprints.
Great team spirit, with company-wide events such as monthly all-hands lunches, and social activities like laser tag, dinners, and team-building outings.

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Satellite Systems Engineer role.
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  3. Which of API integration, Digital Marketing and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
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  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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I am interested in the Senior Satellite Systems Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Digital Marketing and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes OKAPI:Orbits GmbH needs from this hire.

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