System Integration Senior Engineer (Platform Focus)

The Exploration Company; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Exploration Company in München is seeking a System Integration Senior Engineer to lead end-to-end integration and verification of Nyx, focusing on SIL/PIL/HIL platforms and verification campaigns.

You will define and execute test plans, manage requirements traceability, analyze results, and collaborate with subsystem leads, AIT teams and external partners to ensure safe and reliable spacecraft behaviour throughout the mission profile.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in systems design, analysis and testing of aerospace or space-related systems.
• Hands-on hardware experience.
• Experience with functional test platforms (SIL/PIL/HIL) and bench testing.
• Knowledge of spacecraft systems and verification processes.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement Nyx Earth system integration and verification activities meeting requirements and plan/ cost considerations.
• Define plans and specifications with clear success criteria; support test procedures with Functional Platform team.
• Drive system verification campaigns and ensure closure of verification aspects (nominal and off-nominal behaviours).
• Organise reviews for progress and closure of verification events.
• Generate reports and drive closure of verification and validation items in campaigns.
• Collaborate across functional chains to perform system activities.
• Process anomalies during verification in coordination with Product Assurance and Engineering teams.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Task prioritization

Stakeholder collaboration

Core values alignment

Space enthusiasm

High-paced development

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

The System Integration Senior Engineer will help lead the Nyx system end‑to‑end integration and verification, with a focus on functional platforms (Software in the Loop Platform, Processor in the Loop Platform, Hardware in the Loop Platform, Functional Simulation Facility). You will define and execute test plans, manage requirement traceability, analyse test results, and close verification evidence across SIL/PIL/HIL and physical test campaigns. Working closely with subsystem leads, AIT teams, and external partners, you will identify integration risks, resolve anomalies, and ensure that all mechanical functions perform safely and reliably throughout the mission profile. This position requires a rigorous systems mindset, strong understanding of mechanical behaviour in the space environment, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary verification activities to successful closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the definition and implementation of the Nyx Earth system integration and verification activities, which meets technical and programmatic requirements and considers the adequacy of model philosophy, facilities availability, planning and costing.
• Define plans and specifications with clear Success Criteria and support the generation of test procedures with the Functional Platform team.
• Drive the technical discussions, preparation, organization and execution of the system verification campaigns, to ensure the closure of all system verification aspects, including nominal and off nominal spacecraft behaviors.
• Organise the different reviews for incremental progress and ultimate closure of verification events.
• Generate reports and drive the closure of the Items for Verification and Validation covered by the campaign.
• Collaborate with all Functional Chain responsible and engineering disciplines to prepare and perform the system activities.
• Process the anomalies occurring during the verification campaign in coordination with the Product Assurance Team and the rest of the Engineering Team.

What we would love to see from you

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, or another related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in systems design, analysis, and testing of aerospace or space‑related systems, with a focus on integration of complex spacecraft and/or testing activities.
• Hands‑on hardware experience.
• Practical experience / contact with functional test platforms, such as software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and bench testing.
• Experience in the development and verification of space hardware.
• Spacecraft systems knowledge.

Skills and Behaviours

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analysis and problem‑solving skills
• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork
• Space enthusiast: ready to change the European space industry
• Ability to thrive in a high paced development environment

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.