Senior Systems Engineer

CesiumAstro; München; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Munich seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to drive the definition and validation of space-system requirements for RF payloads and satellite platforms.

You will lead cross-functional teams in Europe, coordinate with antenna, RF, electrical, and software/FPGA engineers, and support proposals and design reviews across EU space programs. Fluent English required; German is a plus.

This is a hands-on role offering high autonomy in a dynamic, boundary-pushing environment.

Qualifications

• M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in system engineering for communications payloads, RF systems, or space/defense platforms.
• Strong background in communication theory.
• Experience with antenna systems (design, integration, or evaluation).
• Familiar with satellite-communications standards (e.g., NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
• Proven ability to capture and manage requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to customers.
• Fluent in English (German language skills a plus).
• Deep understanding of RF concepts and system performance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of interfaces.
• Represent CesiumAstro in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions across Europe.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces, ensuring end-to-end feasibility.
• Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals and demonstrations.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow-down, and traceability.
• Lead system-level trade studies, including antenna architecture design, modem design, performance analysis and system level integration.
• Coordinate with RF/Antenna, Electrical, and Software/FPGA engineers to ensure concept feasibility and compliance.
• Support proposal development, design reviews, and technical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Requirements management

Presentation to customers

Team collaboration

Education

M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer - Munich, Germany

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
• Represent CesiumAstro in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions across Europe.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces, ensuring end-to-end feasibility.
• Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals and demonstrations.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow-down, and traceability.
• Lead system-level trade studies, including antenna architecture design, modem design, performance analysis and system level integration.
• Coordinate with RF/Antenna, Electrical, and Software/FPGA engineers to ensure concept feasibility and compliance.
• Support proposal development, design reviews, and technical documentation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system engineering for communications payloads, RF systems, or space/defense platforms.
• Very strong background in communication theory.
• Practical experience working with antenna systems (design, integration, or performance evaluation).
• Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (e.g., NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
• Proven ability to capture and manage requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to customers and leading design reviews.
• Fluent in English (German language skills a plus).
• Deep understanding of RF concepts, impairments, and their impacts on system performance.

WHAT WE OFFER

The opportunity to help establish CesiumAstro’s first European office and grow our Munich team. High-impact role with direct exposure to leading EU space programs.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

A collaborative, innovative environment shaping the future of space communications. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organization.

CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.