Darwin recruitment are currently hiring on behalf of a business that was founded in 2007 in Luxembourg looking for a Lead Space Systems Engineer. This company has developed and delivered satellites for customers around the world spanning over 60 countries. This has been possible only because of a dedication to technology innovation and because of the 150 highly skilled employees, who potentially can become your new colleagues. You will have the opportunity to become part of an internationally oriented and dedicated team aiming at providing exceptional and innovative small-satellite solutions to customers on the global market. Your goals will be driven by your own development, and you will be given the autonomy to lead others in the same direction.

About the job

As a Lead Systems Engineer you will be responsible for the overall system design and architecture, and you will be the prime technical point of contact to the customer. The role has a broad technical span, meaning that you will be involved in the various disciplines from spacecraft requirements definition to in-space commissioning. This includes hardware and software designs, integration, power budgets, mechanical design, manufacturing and more, naturally in a close collaboration with specialized colleagues in each field.

Responsibilities:

* Leadership of the project’s systems team

* Mission and spacecraft system architecture and design

* Preparation of documentation according to applied space engineering standards

* Technical involvement in all aspects of mission and spacecraft design, from requirement management to spacecraft integration and verification

* Manage internal and external interfaces (payload, ground segment, launcher, etc.)

* Several touchpoints and interfaces with the product organization and other departments in e.g. Denmark, Luxemburg, Sweden, France and North America

* Collaborate with company internal counterparts in other Business Units and at other geographical locations

* Being involved in both high-level design and hands-on development/implementation

Qualifications:

* Relevant engineering education (preferably MSc level or higher) and/or professional high-tech experience.

* Previous experience in space systems engineering, spacecraft, and mission design.

* Knowledge of Space Systems: Strong understanding of space systems, including satellites, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and related technologies.

* Systems Engineering Skills: Proficiency in systems engineering principles and methodologies, such as requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, verification, and validation.

* Experience with CAD tools (SOLIDWORKS or similar).

* Experience with mission analysis tools (STK, GMAT or similar).

* Programming and Scripting: Depending on the specific role, familiarity with programming languages or scripting languages may be beneficial (e.g. Python, Matlab).

* Systematic and proactive approach.

* Strong quality awareness, understanding of quality assurance processes and standards in the aerospace industry.

* Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges.

* Risk Management: Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with space missions or projects.

* Able to deliver on time, or to report any deviations proactively.

* Able to quickly expand application-specific skills and familiarize oneself with new responsibilities.

* Results-oriented, autonomous, and analytical.

* Fluent in English on a professional level (speaking, reading, and writing).

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.

* Able to work both independently and in a team environment, in cooperation with systems and subsystems engineers in multidisciplinary teams.

* Experience in customer-facing and explaining complicated technologies in easily understandable terms.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

James Godfrey