Senior Space Systems Engineer: Propulsion & Integration

Exotrail SA; France; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Exotrail is seeking an experienced System Engineer to define and manage system-level requirements across multidisciplinary teams, from concept through launch and operation.

The role involves trade studies, risk assessments, and ensuring propulsion systems align with product requirements and regulatory standards. Strong English, startup-friendly mindset, and experience with space industry standards are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in system engineering for space-related systems.
• Master’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related field required.
• Knowledge of ECSS and NASA standards; MIL-STD familiarity is essential.
• Experience with spacecraft subsystems interfaces and spacecraft-level trades.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (SPI, RS-485, CAN).
• Familiarity with launchers, range safety, propulsion principles; radiation and reliability analyses.
• Experience collaborating with product/component developers and supply chain stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to drive initiatives in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage and track system-level requirements and provide technical support for non-conformities.
• Perform design analyses including FMECA and reliability assessments.
• Coordinate and write system documentation (ICDs, design justification, compliance matrices, user manuals).
• Support technical reviews and align with project milestones.
• Collaborate with test engineering to define qualification and acceptance tests and ensure propulsion systems meet specs.

Skills

System engineering

ECSS/NASA standards

MIL-STD

SPI

R485

CAN

Launchers knowledge

Propulsion principles

Reliability analysis

FMECA

Radiation analysis

Supply chain experience

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Exotrail is seeking an experienced System Engineer to define and manage system-level requirements across multidisciplinary teams, from concept through launch and operation.

The role involves trade studies, risk assessments, and ensuring propulsion systems align with product requirements and regulatory standards. Strong English, startup-friendly mindset, and experience with space industry standards are required.