Space Systems Architect

Vor 6 Tagen


Munich, Bayern, Deutschland Spire Vollzeit

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead for Space Systems to join our team at Spire. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for the technical outcome of complex space missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take overall technical ownership of Spire Space and/or Ground Systems from technical development through on-orbit verification.
  • Lead requirements management for a given mission or program, including development, validation, verification, and change management.
  • Lead technical risk management for a given mission or program, including identification, qualification, mitigation, and resolution.
  • Develop top-level requirements and then flow-down to lower-level requirements, consulting and collaborating with discipline team-leads and subject matter experts where necessary.
  • Serve as the primary Spire technical POC to customers and contractors, communicating and advocating on behalf of internal technical teams where necessary.
  • Serve as the customer's technical representative to Spire-internal teams, communicating and sometimes advocating for customer requirements, expectations, and experiences.
  • Develop working knowledge of Spire's satellite platforms, operations systems, and payloads, including customer APIs and software service interfaces.
  • Proactively communicate to program/project managers where changes in scope, requirements, expected system performance, or development outcomes impact the mission.
  • Develop, deliver, and maintain mission documentation required to support programs or missions, including both internal and external documentation.
  • Support the sales engineering team in the development of technical concepts and budgets, feasibility assessments, requirements, scope, and documentation needed during the sales cycle.

Requirements

  • BSc in Engineering, Computer Science, equivalent STEM-related subject, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience working in a technical engineering discipline or as a systems engineer for complex integrated systems.
  • Comprehensive understanding of space systems, concepts of operations, and remote systems operation.
  • For candidates in the US, must be able to meet authorization requirements to handle ITAR controlled information.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a space systems engineer working across engineering disciplines.
  • Experience developing or integrating RF and optical payloads.
  • Experience participating in architecture and design of digital systems, including ground station networks, data distribution and data processing systems, and spacecraft data handling systems.
  • Experience coordinating or leading diverse technical teams spanning multiple engineering disciplines and time zones.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and effectively communicating with other members of cross-functional teams.
  • Strong comprehension skills to enable timely understanding of complex customer requirements and identification of thorough and sometimes unique solutions.
  • Experience in satellite mission design, development, and testing with a clear understanding of major mission design trades and scope drivers.

What We Offer

  • Hybrid work model with a minimum of three days per week in office.
  • Access to US export controlled software and/or technology may be required.
  • Global Perks, including Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP), Launch Attendance, Generous Time Off Policy, Education Assistance Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Family Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, and Healthy snacks & beverages in every office.

Spire is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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