Ground Segment System Engineer

Hypersonica GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven work

Learn from experts

Autonomy

Fast-paced

Job summary

Hypersonica is seeking exceptional engineers to help build Europe’s defence technology and achieve technological independence. You’ll join a small, elite team that shapes the direction of the company and operates autonomously.

If you’ve delivered on ambitious challenges, you’ll find a role that offers high ownership, fast iteration, and real impact on Europe’s security. Your work will advance ground segment systems and contribute to sovereign capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Software, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with ground control systems, telemetry, or communications systems.
• Familiarity with RF communications, data links, or command & control software is a plus.
• Systems engineering experience (requirements, interfaces, V&V).
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ground segment systems: command & control, telemetry, communications links, and ground support equipment.
• Define ground segment requirements and manage interfaces with vehicle avionics and flight control systems.
• Support integration and test of ground segment hardware and software.
• Support launch and test campaign operations from the ground segment side.
• Maintain technical documentation in line with requirements.

Skills

Ground segment design

Telemetry experience

RF communications familiarity

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability

At Hypersonica, we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.

By joining Hypersonica, you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.

We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop ground segment systems: command & control, telemetry, communications links, and ground support equipment.
• Define ground segment requirements and manage interfaces with vehicle avionics and flight control systems.
• Support integration and test of ground segment hardware and software.
• Support launch and test campaign operations from the ground segment side.
• Maintain technical documentation in line with requirements.

Who You Are

• Degree in Electrical, Software, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with ground control systems, telemetry, or communications systems.
• Familiarity with RF communications, data links, or command & control software is a plus.
• Systems engineering experience (requirements, interfaces, V&V).
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What we offer

• A mission-driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.
• Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.
• High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
• A fast-paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.
• A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.
• Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

Security and Eligibility Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be an EU/NATO/German citizen and eligible for Security Clearance.

Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.