Technical Lead Systems Engineer HW/SW - Satellite Control Center (d/f/m)

Job Description: For Airbus Defence & Space in Taufkirchen we are looking for a Technical Lead Systems Engineer HW/SW - Satellite Control Center (d/f/m). The department is developing satellite communication systems for civil and military customers.

As a Technical Lead Systems Engineer HW/SW - Satellite Control Center (d/f/m), you will work on the concept, design, development and technical procurement of Satellite Control Centers, their extensions and modifications for MILSATCOM as well as commercial applications. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of satellite control centers during the routine phase of the programme.

In the frame of the procurement activities, you will be in charge of the development and acceptance phase from the Request for Proposal (RFP) up to the final acceptance of the satellite control center. After acceptance, you will be responsible for the implementation of the satellite control centers into the Ground Segments until they go live in operations. During the operational phase, you are the technical lead point-of-contact for any anomalies that might occur and support the technical resolution of the issues.

Your Location: Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour's reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Your Benefits: Attractive salary and special payments, 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions, excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group-wide development prospects. Special benefits include employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, and employee benefits at cooperating companies. On-site facilities include a kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, and gym. We offer compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout) and a diverse working environment, with more than 140 employees, where every voice is heard.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Requirements engineering with DOORS in the area of the satellite control center and lower levels.
2. Conduct and follow-up conceptual design activities in the area of satellite control center lead systems engineering, including but not limited to requirement, interface, user data and management data flow within the satellite control center as well as TM/TC interfaces and interfaces to the customer and other ground segment entities.
3. Establishment of requirements for satellite control center hardware (HW) and software (SW) items and their interfaces to other ground segment entities, e.g. ground stations, payload operations center, networks including IT infrastructure and data centers.
4. Lead the elaboration of system trade-offs in the area of satellite control center engineering and in charge of the overall architecture definition.
5. Lead the elaboration of verification and validation concept at satellite control center level and support of relevant tests at higher level.
6. Elaboration of the operations concept as well as preparation of operational requirements for the satellite control center.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics or other related Engineering disciplines.
2. Profound experience in Spacecraft Control Center and Payload Control Center engineering.
3. Profound knowledge of satellite control center engineering with respect to technical interfaces, data flows as well as TM/TC engineering.
4. Strong experience in software-based systems, networks, and IT infrastructure.
5. Experience in design, development, integration, verification, operations of Ground Systems and associated processes and operational procedures.
6. Experience in leading a multi-engineering team.
7. Business fluency in English and German.

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Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture

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