End-to-end Systems Engineer

Creotech Instruments; Bremen; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creotech Instruments is seeking an experienced End-to-End Systems Engineer in Germany to own the technical integrity of space missions from spacecraft to operations. You will define architecture, translate needs into requirements, allocate to subsystems, and lead cross-domain trade-offs.

Responsibilities include MBSE practice, system-level verification, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure end-to-end compatibility and readiness for launch and in-orbit operations.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in systems engineering of complex space systems.
• Understanding of spacecraft, payload and ground segment architectures.
• Strong experience in requirements engineering and system-level interface management.
• Experience with system architecture, trade-offs and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of ECSS/ISO 15288/INCOSE standards and processes.
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with flight heritage (TRL 9) projects and verification/validation.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall system architecture of space systems and the technical baseline.
• Translate customer and mission needs into system-level requirements.
• Allocate requirements to spacecraft, payload, ground and operational segments.
• Manage cross-segment interfaces and ensure end-to-end compatibility.
• Lead system-level trade-offs, performance analyses and technical decisions.
• Develop ConOps and mission scenarios; lead technical proposals.
• Define and coordinate system-level verification and validation.
• Support system integration, design reviews, acceptance and readiness.
• Act as the main technical integrator across engineering domains.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Requirements engineering

System architecture

Integration leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Job description

Creotech Instruments S.A. is a Polish manufacturer and integrator of satellites and satellite systems. Using our proprietary HyperSat platform, we design, manufacture, integrate and test satellites, and also support their launch and in-orbit operations. We carry out advanced space programmes, including in the fields of Earth observation for defence and dual-use applications, space situational awareness, and enhancing the resilience of navigation systems. We have our own electronics manufacturing facility and a small satellite integration facility certified by the European Space Agency (ESA). Since 2022, we have been listed on the Main Market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange as the first Polish company in the space technology sector. Join the team that is building Poland’s space capabilities.

The End-to-End Systems Engineer is responsible for the technical integrity of the complete space mission, from spacecraft and payload through ground segment and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Defining the overall system architecture of space systems and technical baseline.
• Translating customer and mission needs into system-level requirements.
• Allocating requirements to spacecraft, payload, ground and operational segments.
• Managing cross-segment interfaces and ensuring end-to-end compatibility.
• Leading system-level trade-offs, performance analyses and technical decisions.
• Development of ConOps and mission scenarios
• Leading technical proposals preparations
• Defining and coordinating system-level verification and validation.
• Supporting system integration, design reviews, acceptance and operational readiness.
• Acting as the main technical integrator across engineering domains and system elements.

Basic qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience in systems engineering of complex space systems.
• Understanding of spacecraft, payload and ground segment architectures.
• Strong experience in requirements engineering and system-level interface management.
• Experience with system architecture, trade-offs and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of systems engineering standards and processes, preferably ECSS / ISO 15288 / INCOSE.
• Ability to mentor less experience systems engineers;
• Experience in working with European Space Agency, European Commission and European Defense Agency.
• Experience in working on systems with flight heritage (TRL 9);
• Experience with verification and validation of complex systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in both oral and written English.

Preferred qualifications:

• Practical experience with MBSE;