Space Systems Engineer (011224)

In a fast-growing nanosatellite market, we are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to reinforce our Systems Engineering team. As a Space Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for all technical aspects of a nanosatellite space mission project. You will work in a small and highly motivated team and work closely with Project Managers, Subsystem experts, the Assembly, Integration and Verification team, Operations team and the Marketing and Sales team.

Your main responsibilities:

• Execution and coordination of design activities of a mission feasibility study

• Initial customer interaction and technical side of marketing and sales

• Requirement management throughout the project life cycle

• Preliminary and detailed system level design including mission and budget analyses

• Technical management and coordination of project team including external project partners

• Preparation for internal manufacture and procurement

• Definition of the verification and test phase, hands-on test execution

• Satellite operations support and in-orbit verification

• Contributing to internal (systems engineering) process development

• Interfacing with the launch service provider

• 2+ years of work experience and a MSc. Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and/or Software Engineering, but preferably in Space Systems, Subsystems or Instruments or a BSc. in a similar field plus 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Proven exposure to the full lifecycle of a complex (small) satellite system.

• Already living in the EU, no additional permits required.

• Energetic team player with a positive and open mindset within an international and multicultural environment.

• Excellent and straightforward communication skills (in English and preferably also in Dutch). 

• A great sense of responsibility and commitment.

• A strategic and analytical mind.

• A solution driven work ethic.

Recommended:

·       Experience with working in nanosatellite projects

·       Experience with leading a technical team

·       Experience with customer interaction and business development

·       Experience with project management

Why should you join us?

We bring together a team of dedicated people from all over the world that are fun and pleasant to work with. We are a very down to earth organization while at the same time being a global leader in the field of nanosatellites.

We greatly encourage new ideas and are open to suggestions from all employees on how to make ISISPACE a better company. Depending on your own interest and qualifications, you can have a career in technology, either as a specialist or a generalist. Alternatively, there are opportunities in a managerial or project management role.