Satellite System Engineer (F/M/Nb) | Aerospace & Defense

The Engineering Division of Randstad Professional Leaders Search & Selection - specialized in the search and selection of middle & senior management profiles - on behalf of our client, a fast-growing small company specializing in the design, development, and integration of advanced solutions for satellites, we are looking for a:SATELLITE SYSTEM ENGINEERPosition SummaryThe Satellite System Engineer plays a pivotal role in the design, integration, and validation of satellite systems and subsystems. The professional is responsible for the full lifecycle of space missions—from initial concept and requirements definition to verification, testing, and final delivery—ensuring that all system-level interfaces and performances strictly adhere to program objectives and ECSS standards.Key Responsibilities
Defines, analyzes, and maintains system and subsystem requirements in compliance with mission objectives and customer specifications;
Develops and maintains system-level architectures, ensuring the coherent integration of payloads, platforms, and ground segments;
Acts as a technical interface with subsystem leads (mechanical, electrical, software, thermal, AOCS, power) to guarantee consistency and performance across all disciplines;
Defines verification plans, manages test campaigns, and ensures full traceability of requirements according to ECSS and internal standards;
Develops Interface Control Documents (ICDs), test procedures, and system-level specifications to ensure compliance;
Supports system analyses(performance budgets, mass, power, and thermal models) and validates mission scenarios using simulation tools;
Participates in formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR, AR) and maintains system configuration control;
Identifies technical risks, proposes mitigation strategies, and monitors performance margins throughout the development cycle;
Works closely with Program Management, Quality Assurance, and AIT teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of mission hardware.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering;
A minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or satellite mission design within the aerospace or defense sectors;
Comprehensive understanding of space systems engineering processes, including requirements flow-down, verification, and validation;
Strong familiarity with ECSS standards, space project documentation, and mission lifecycles;
Proficiency in systems engineering tools (e.G., DOORS, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB/Simulink);
Proven experience with system modeling, budgeting (mass, power, thermal), and performance analysis;
Fluency in English.
The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational management and communication, combined with a sharp analytical mind and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Position Level and Salary
Level: B3/Quadro CCNL MetalmeccanicoRAL: 60-70K
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