System Engineer (Space Hardware)

We are looking for an experienced System Engineer to develop Large Deployable Reflector Subsystems (LDRS). The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background and a minimum of 5 years of experience in space hardware programs. The role involves coordinating engineering teams, managing technical trade-offs, executing verification activities, and ensuring the successful qualification of space systems. Proven knowledge of ECSS standards, AIT/AIV processes, and requirements management is required. Must-have Experience & Knowledge - Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline - Minimum 5 years of experience in space antennas, deployable structures, or mechanisms development programs. - Strong background in mechanical and structural engineering, preferably complemented by RF engineering experience. - Experience in systems engineering and the application of ECSS and/or NASA standards. - Experience with deployable structures, mechanisms, precision structures, or space antenna systems. - Knowledge of lightweight CFRP structures, metallic interfaces, and space-qualified structural design. - Knowledge of environmental verification and qualification testing, including vibration, thermal-vacuum, deployment, and functional testing. - Understanding of the space project lifecycle and review milestones (PDR, CDR, etc.). Core Responsibilities - Support system-level engineering activities: requirements management, interface definition, technical trade-offs, and verification planning. - Technical coordination of internal design, structural, thermal, RF, mechanism, and test teams. - Definition, planning, and supervision of AIT/AIV activities (functional, deployment, vibration, thermal-vacuum, and performance testing). - Planning and coordination of hardware procurement, manufacturing, integration, and assembly activities. - Coordination of external sub-contractors, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, including technical requirements management. - Maintain traceability of requirements through VCD (Verification Control Document) according to ECSS standards. - Manage system technical budgets (mass, power) and margins throughout the project lifecycle. - Preparation and review of technical documentation: design descriptions, analyses, test plans, procedures, and test reports. - Technical coordination and presentation of design status, verification results, and key technical topics to customers and project partners. Technical Skills - Ability to understand and review complex engineering documentation and CAD models. - Experience with structural analysis and engineering tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, and Autodesk Inventor or equivalent. - Strong analytical skills to understand system architecture and complex technical projects - Experience with requirements, interfaces, technical trade-offs, and verification activities. - Familiarity with DOORS or other requirements management tools. Required Competencies - Excellent English language proficiency (writing/speaking). - Strong teamwork, communication, and coordination skills. - Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage technically challenging activities within demanding space programs. - Strong decision-making skills under technical complexity.