Senior Systems Engineer

CesiumAstro; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to help establish the first European office

Direct exposure to leading EU space programs

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Innovative environment in space communications

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Munich, Germany to lead the development of communication systems for space platforms. This role involves defining requirements, participating in design reviews, and conducting technical discussions across Europe.

The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in system engineering for communications payloads. We offer a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in system engineering for communications payloads, RF systems, or space/defense platforms.
• Practical experience working with antenna systems (design, integration, or performance evaluation).
• Experience with satellite-communications standards (e.g., NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
• Lead system-level trade studies, including antenna architecture design.

Skills

Communication theory

Antenna systems design

Requirements management

System engineering for communications payloads

Excellent communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

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

Job description

At CesiumAstro, we develop out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs and other space platforms. We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Munich, Germany to lead the development of communication system architectures and drive our products from concept to delivery.

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 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.