The focus of the position will be on the optimization of electrical & S/W CONOPS of lifesupport systems
for manned spacecraft. He/She will join the Chief Engineering Science & Life Support Missions
department
The jobholder works as a System Engineer (d/f/m) and the main tasks are:
Lead Systems Engineer throughout the life cycle of our development projects, which includes
requirements engineering, system concept definition, interface management,
system design, definition of test & qualification programme, space mission preparation and
operations support.
Selecting, proposing and finally approving the key technologies to be used in the project.
Perform the technical risk management. Determine the make-or-buy strategy. Drive the process to
select suppliers and form the industrial team.
Produce the technical work breakdown structure, the development schedule and ensure that all
technical teams provide on-time on-quality on-cost deliverables
Be responsible for the scope and quality of the assigned tasks considering all aspects like feasibility,
reusability in similar products, system optimization, maintainability, safety,
technical performance, interface design, risks and opportunities.
Ensure transfer of contracted capabilities and customer requirements into system and subsystem
requirements.
Take responsibility in definition and automation of verification on system- and sub-system level.
Continuously monitor progress, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
Lead engineering change management including customer requests acceptance &rejection.
Take care about customer satisfaction and full compliance with valid rules and regulations.
Preparation of and participation in customer meetings and workshops being responsible for the technical
coherence of the developed product.
Foster collaboration within our project team and with involved stakeholders - internal and
external.
Book captain of the technical proposal during tenders.
Represent chief engineering in the proposal team.
Anticipate technology needs of programme roadmaps and capture suitable research & technology and
research & development opportunities.
Actively support the continuous improvement of our team, products and processes.
Personal requirements:
Self-reliant and systematic way of working
Fast and responsive adaption of stakeholder needs in changing environment from institutional to
commercial customers
Ability to work in an international team
Personality that takes initiative, can lead teams, and is eager to contribute as part of a
team.
Independent working method and high quality awareness.
Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given special consideration.

Sprachkenntnisse
Deutsch mind. verhandlungssicher
Englisch mind. verhandlungssicher
Studium
Master of Science, Master of Engineering or Diploma with educational focus on e.g.
thermodynamics, structures, mechanical, software, electronics, fluidic systems, material
sciences, physics etc.
IT
Know-how in modelling of systems e.g. in Matlab/Simulink
Weitere Qualifikationen
5+ years of professional experience, theoretical and practical knowledge in Systems
Engineering with ability to coordinate inter-disciplinary engineering perimeters and teams.
Experience in product development.
Experienced in the development and definition of procedures and risk analyses.
Hands-on experience with integration and test of scientific setups or closed loop systems
according to procedures and safety standards.
Familiar in handling delicate hardware under laboratory or clean room conditions.
Experience in research and technology as well as research and development, i.e., turning
scientific and technological ideas into technical solutions and apply these to enable
innovative products.