Satellite Systems Engineer

About constellr

We are operating at the interface of climate tech, agriculture, and space, combining engineering, Earth Observation, and agronomy to address one of the biggest challenges of our time : how to ensure global food security!

With offices in Brussels , Freiburg, Munich, and Toulouse, we are a diverse team, comprised of highly motivated and passionate professionals who share a common vision to revolutionize decision-making in tomorrow’s smart farming industry.

Our Mission

constellr is at the forefront of precise temperature monitoring from space. Our technology delivers the market's most accurate and dependable thermal data with our Land Surface Temperature model excelling in precisely measuring temperature for organizations that depend on highly accurate insights.

Join us in advancing impactful initiatives, particularly in agriculture, where our expertise contributes to transformative projects in global food production.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative team player with expertise in satellite missions and systems, particularly in Earth observation and / or constellations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity and flexibility in solving technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways.

You should be comfortable managing diverse and sometimes open-ended assignments in a dynamic work environment.

Your task will include :

• Lead the design and development of the space segment for our Earth observation satellite constellation, overseeing system-level engineering activities.
• Perform functional and operational analyses, timeline assessments, trade studies, and requirements allocation to translate customer needs into detailed hardware and software specifications.
• Supervise the integration, testing, and validation of spacecraft and mission elements.
• Collaborate with and manage suppliers, co-lead systems / hardware / software integration efforts, and develop test plans.
• Lead failure investigations and anomaly resolution processes.
• Manage mission and systems requirements and budgets, ensuring proper allocation, verification, and validation.
• Convert customer and product requirements into comprehensive systems solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Location Ideally based in Europe, this role is primarily remote with occasional travel required for team collaborations, project meetings, and supplier visits.

About you

Required :

• A Master’s degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of satellite systems and professional experience in the design and development of satellite missions, systems, and subsystems.
• A broad range of experience in satellite missions and / or system design and development, ideally in LEO constellations and / or optical systems.
• Proficiency in system modeling, analysis, and specification derivation.
• Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with customers and suppliers, as well as experience in managing subcontractors.
• Commitment to project timelines, with a proactive approach to reporting any potential deviations.
• A willingness to quickly learn new areas of responsibility and expand application-specific knowledge as needed.
• A passion for driving projects to completion with enthusiasm and a results-oriented mindset.
• A collaborative, engaging team-player spirit, with motivation to help build and shape ConstellR’s organization.
• The ability to work autonomously with analytical thinking.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• High discipline and dedication in view of the ambitious mission ahead.

Nice to have :

Ideally, experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for mission architecture development, concept of operations, and architecture-to-requirements traceability.

Why constellr?

• Join a fast-growing, diverse and motivated team with a strong drive for positive change
• Autonomy to set and deliver against your own goals, develop new skills and capabilities, and lead others to do the same.
• Directly influence your contribution to achieving several of the UN's sustainable development goals, including Zero Hunger, Clean Water, No Poverty and Climate Action
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary, and diverse team with a strong desire to change the world.
• Be a formative part of the team delivering the world’s first commercial infrared constellation into orbit, enabling an unprecedented understanding of our planet and its resources.

Our Benefits

• An attractive virtual shares package (Virtual Share Option Program)
• A company pension scheme (bAV) in cooperation with WWK Lebensversicherung (20% subsidy) for German employees
• Flexible working : we support remote or semi-remote working for many of our roles
• Work-life balance : we value everyone’s time and respect family or personal commitments. We support you to be as productive as you can in the time you have
• Lovely offices in Brussels situated between the attractive Etterbeek and Watermael districts; in Freiburg, southwest Germany, bordering the Black Forest, France and Switzerland;

a brand-new office in central Munich , a stone’s throw from the beautiful German Alps and lakes and soon we are opening our office at the heart of Toulouse’s aerospace cluster and the thriving Occitania food and drink scene.

At constellr, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and the ability to tackle complex challenges effectively.

We encourage individuals from all walks of life to join us on our mission to reduce global food insecurity.