Lead Systems Engineer

Ambitious Space Company is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer

Are you an experienced Space Systems Engineer with a passion for the international space industry and cutting-edge technology? Do you aspire to contribute to teams and missions utilizing advanced technology within a company renowned for its exceptional in-orbit performance? If so, we may be seeking someone like you.

Since 2007, GomSpace has developed and delivered satellites to customers across more than 60 countries worldwide. This has been achieved through a dedication to technological innovation and the efforts of our 200 highly skilled employees.

You will have the chance to be part of an international and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional and innovative small-satellite solutions to customers in the global market. Your objectives will be aligned with your personal development goals, and you will be given the autonomy to lead others towards the same direction.

About the Job

As the Lead Systems Engineer in the Programs Business Unit, you will head a team of systems engineers, oversee the overall system design and architecture, and serve as the primary technical point of contact for the customer. This role encompasses a wide range of technical responsibilities, from defining spacecraft requirements to in-space commissioning. You will engage in various disciplines, including hardware and software designs, integration, spacecraft budgets, mechanical design, manufacturing, and more, working closely with specialized colleagues in each field.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the project’s systems team.
• Designing mission and spacecraft system architecture.
• Preparing documentation in accordance with space engineering standards.
• Participating in all aspects of mission and spacecraft design, from requirement management to spacecraft integration and verification.
• Managing internal and external interfaces (payload, ground segment, launcher, etc.).
• Collaborating with counterparts in other Business Units and geographical locations.
• Being involved in both high-level design and hands-on development/implementation.

This position is based in Aalborg (Denmark) or Luxembourg. The expected travel activity is 15 -20 days per year, and we are highly receptive to international applicants.

Your profile

As an individual, you demonstrate a strong drive and determination to contribute to the team's success and deliver advanced high-quality solutions. You are dedicated to the tasks at hand and aligned with the overall goals of the company. Additionally, you have a willingness to learn and embrace the collaborative environment at GomSpace. You excel in an agile setting characterized by innovation and new technologies.

To succeed in this role, several years of experience with highly complex system design is preferred. Relevant experience in related fields such as defense systems, radio communication, and signal intelligence is also considered valuable.

A background in aerospace engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, system design, or a similar discipline is essential for this position. A keen interest in new space technology and general technology trends is important.

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.
• Strong understanding of space systems, including satellites, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and related technologies.
• Proficiency in systems engineering principles and methodologies, such as requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, verification, and validation.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SOLIDWORKS or similar).
• Experience with mission analysis tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, or similar).
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages may be beneficial (e.g., Python, Matlab).
• Systematic and proactive approach.
• Strong quality awareness and understanding of quality assurance processes and standards in the aerospace industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with space missions or projects.
• Capability to meet deadlines or proactively report any deviations.
• Ability to quickly acquire application-specific skills and adapt to new responsibilities.
• Results-oriented, autonomous, and analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in English at a professional level (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment alongside systems and subsystems engineers in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in explaining complicated technologies in easily understandable terms to customers.
• Previous experience delivering work according to ESA ECSS or similar NASA standards will be considered an asset.
  

Why choose GomSpace?

You will become part of a leading company in the space industry, working with exciting and innovative technology focused on making a difference to society in the future. You will have passionate, skilled colleagues with many different nationalities that are driven by curiosity for technology and the exciting opportunities that ‘New Space’ presents.

You will work in a dynamic and international environment with a cooperative and informal work culture, transparent communication and an organisation built up by multidisciplinary skills and engineering passion. Here you can learn and develop from GomSpace’s global locations and relations. You will be working with project management based on international standards and team-oriented approaches.

JOIN OUR MISSION

Applications are to be submitted in English. Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis. If you have any questions regarding the position do not hesitate to contact Kelly Antonini on +45 42905514 or [email protected].

Workplace will be at our premises at Langagervej 6, Aalborg, Denmark or 1 Boulevard du Jazz, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Salary and start date will be individually negotiated.

We kindly draw your attention to the fact that we do not receive applications and resumes via e-mail or by personal appearance. This is to protect and show consideration for your personal information. Apply for the job by following the link below. About GomSpace | GomSpace is a globally leading designer, integrator and manufacturer of high-end nano and microsatellites for customers in the academic, government and commercial markets. Our positions of strength include systems integration, smallsatellite subsystems and advanced miniaturised radio technology. Our international team is devoted to understanding our customers’ requirements and deliver flawlessly. We are listed in Stockholm (GOMX), headquartered in Denmark and have subsidiaries in Sweden, Singapore, France, North America and Luxembourg. We are more than 150 employees servicing customers in more than 55 countries. Learn more on www.gomspace.com

If you have any questions, please contact:

Kelly Antonini
[email protected]
Tlf.: +4542905514