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Systems Engineer - Space

Helsing· Systems Architecture
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Hybrid (Munich / Berlin)€0Full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Systems Engineer focusing on satellite and mission design, performing analysis, developing tooling, and driving trade studies to support constellation programmes from development to flight. Acts as a technical expert on satellite systems and interfaces with partners and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Run mission analysis for constellation design, e.g., orbit selection, revisit and coverage, launch and disposal
  • Own requirements flowdown, system budgets (mass, power, link), and interfaces between segments
  • Build and maintain the analysis tooling the team relies on to production standards
  • Act as the technical expert for satellite system design, including subsystems
  • Drive trade studies across subsystems and segments; present results to internal teams, partners, and the customer

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, physics, or related field with hands-on work on at least one flown or near-flight space programme
  • Fluency in orbit mechanics and mission analysis with tools such as GMAT, FreeFlyer, STK, or Orekit; ability 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 and GNC, propulsion, power, thermal, or TT&C and RF)
  • Several years of production-grade software work in a large, shared codebase with code review, CI, testing, and documentation (Python, plus at least one of Rust or modern C++)
  • Strong mathematics and physics (linear algebra, numerical methods, error budgets)
  • Clear and precise written and spoken English and German

Skills

Required:orbit mechanicsmission analysis toolsrequirements engineeringsoftware developmentcommunication

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • VSOP options
  • Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
  • Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
  • Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
  • Family support: 5 days paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
Last updated Oct 6, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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