Public summary
A Munich-based aerospace company is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to define and mature avionics and electrical systems for spacecraft platforms. The role involves translating mission requirements into clear system requirements and interfaces, coordinating with electronics, embedded software, and control teams, and supporting integration, verification, and supplier assessments. Candidates should have experience with spacecraft avionics or comparable safety-critical engineering environments and strong skills in requirements engineering, interface management, and technical trade studies. The company focuses on developing advanced fluid control systems and next-generation orbital refueling technologies for sustainable space operations. This is a full-time position offering flexible start, attractive salary package, and professional development opportunities.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Munich
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Define, manage, and maintain spacecraft avionics and electrical system requirements; coordinate interfaces between spacecraft equipment and systems; support avionics architecture development; perform equipment trade studies; develop interface control documents and verification concepts; coordinate with suppliers on technical topics; support proposal activities including requirements analysis, supplier input, and risk assessments; assist with subsystem and spacecraft-level integration, verification, and troubleshooting; contribute to MBSE models and improve systems engineering processes.
Qualifications
Several years of experience in spacecraft avionics, electrical systems, or comparable safety-critical engineering environments; proficiency in requirements engineering, interface definition, and technical trade studies; broad understanding of spacecraft avionics and electrical equipment; ability to collaborate with electronics, software, control, and systems engineering teams; experience managing supplier relationships and evaluating technical proposals; familiarity with verification planning, integration testing, and ECSS standards; strong analytical and communication skills; motivated to develop systems for space logistics and orbital servicing. Nice to have: experience with spacecraft power systems, data handling, sensors, communication equipment, MBSE tools, SiL/HiL testing, autonomous spacecraft, RPOD, or fluidic systems.