Technical Manager - Ground Segment for Satellite Constellations

GMV; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Relocation package

Health insurance and pension plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

GMV is expanding its Space sector teams in Darmstadt to take on the technical leadership and development of next-generation Ground Segment solutions for large satellite constellation programmes. The Technical Manager will define the overall technical vision, coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, and act as the technical authority through the project lifecycle.

We seek graduates or experienced professionals in Aerospace, Telecommunications, Computer Science or Systems Engineering with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience with Ground Segment or other complex software-intensive systems.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary international engineering teams.
• Experience negotiating technical solutions with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the technical vision of the Ground Segment.
• Lead system architecture and set technical direction for Ground Segment solutions.
• Coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as the technical authority throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage technical risks, trade-offs and engineering decisions.
• Ensure solutions meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, customers, partners and engineers.
• Drive innovation while ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Support delivery from concept to deployment of complex programmes.

Skills

Ground Segment

Systems engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder negotiation

MBSE

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Telecommunications Engineering

Computer Science

Systems Engineering

Job description

Do you want to face new challenges without giving up the stability of a highly experienced technology group? At GMV we are expanding our teams in the Space sector to take on the technical leadership and development of next-generation Ground Segment solutions for large satellite constellation programmes. We'll get to the point; we'll tell you what's not on the web. If you want to know more about us go to GMV website

WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the overall technical vision of the Ground Segment, ensuring consistency across all system elements throughout the project lifecycle.

Your main tasks will be:

• Lead the system architecture and define the technical direction for Ground Segment solutions.
• Coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Act as the technical authority throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage technical risks, trade-offs, and engineering decisions to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure that solutions meet customer requirements, performance objectives, and applicable industry standards.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, customers, partners, and engineering teams to align technical and project goals.
• Drive innovation while maintaining technical excellence, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support the successful delivery of complex Ground Segment programmes from concept to deployment.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

We are looking for graduates or experienced professionals in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related disciplines, with the following knowledge and experience:

• Strong background in Ground Segment or other complex software-intensive systems.
• Solid systems engineering skills and experience.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in challenging international programmes.
• Experience in negotiating technical solutions with internal and external stakeholders.

Valuable knowledge:

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience in one or more core Ground Segment subsystems, such as Mission Control Systems (MCS), Flight Dynamics Systems (FDS), Mission Planning Systems (MPS), or data processing pipelines.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
• Flexible start and finish times, and intensive working hours Fridays and in summer.
• Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.
• National and international mobility. Do you come from another country? We can offer you a relocation package.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, Pension plan program, Edenred card and discount on brands.
• Wellbeing program: Health insurance; free fruit and coffee, JobRad, physical, mental and financialhealth training, and much more!

We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

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