Satellite Electronic System Engineer

Redwire Space - External careerpage; Kruibeke; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space in Belgium is seeking a Satellite Electronics Systems Engineer to take technical lead of satellite electronics across the full project lifecycle, from customer requirements to design. You will evaluate supplier proposals, monitor progress, and define budgets for data interfaces, power and comms, plus harness specifications; involvement in verification and launch campaigns.

Requirements include Master’s in Electronics Engineering, 5+ years in a similar environment, strong knowledge

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years relevant experience in electronics systems
• Strong knowledge of electronic equipment selection, design, integration and verification
• Experience with defining an electronic satellite concept
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Take technical lead of satellite electronics for the full project lifecycle
• Translate customer requirements into satellite electronics specs
• Evaluate supplier proposals and monitor progress of suppliers/subcontractors
• Define satellite budgets focusing on data interfaces, power and communication
• Define specifications for the complete satellite harness
• Support satellite level verification, tests and launch campaign

Skills

Fluency in English

5+ years experience

Electronic systems knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Job description

Join the Redwire Space team in developing and fielding end-to-end innovative mission critical space system solutions for next generation space architecture. At Redwire, you will work closely with customers from concept development through mission operations to ensure mission success.

Do you want to launch your career in space? Join us! Whether it’s working with satellites, developing docking systems, or building science instruments, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work in challenging space projects. At Redwire, you’ll find a welcoming and diverse team where you can learn and grow while having great life-work balance.

Job description

As a Satellite Electronics Systems Engineer you will take the technical lead of the satellite electronic aspects for the entire lifecycle of a project. It starts by understanding the customer electronic requirements, translating them into satellite equipment level requirements, and performing a conceptual satellite electronics design.

You will then have to evaluate supplier proposals/datasheets, participate in the selection of electronic equipment, and monitor the progress of (internal/external) suppliers/subcontractors by assessing the technical work (for example, through design reviews). Throughout the project lifecycle, you will establish and maintain the satellite electronic budgets focusing on data interfaces, power and communication budget.

Additionally, you will also be responsible for defining the specification for the complete satellite harness.

Finally, you will also be required to participate in the satellite level verification campaign, make sure the design and test results are properly documented, and, finally, assist in the launch campaign and in orbit verification.

Desired skills/experience/knowledge

• Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering.
• +5 years relevant experience in a similar technical environment.
• Strong technical knowledge on electronic equipment selection and design, integration, and verification of electronic systems is an asset.
• Experience with defining an electronic satellite concept.
• Fluency in English.
• Proactive, creative, enthusiastic, and result-oriented team player with strong planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Natural problem-solver who is not afraid of getting involved when needed.
• Capacity to make clear and precise agreements with others and excel in fulfilling following up to these agreement

Disclaimer

Please bear in mind that our company is bound by ITAR regulations, restricting candidates from certain countries or holders of double nationalities.

Offer

• You’ll not only get to work in a well-known space company offering flexibility, work-life balance, and an open and friendly working environment, but you will also become one of the privileged engineers that can say some of the hardware they helped built is actually orbiting Earth!
• Possibility of growth towards a senior/principal satellite electronic system engineer (Technical expertise) or Team Lead (Technical Management).

To accept positions and relocate to Redwire Space, candidates must

• have a police/criminal record check, that is not more than six months old.
• be approved by ITAR regulations.
• be uploaded to the greenhouse portal.
• apply directly or be uploaded by a recognized partner.