Job Description:
We are seeking a Chief Engineer (d/f/m) to spearhead the comprehensive design, development, and validation & verification of satellite constellations for an upcoming satellite telecommunications program in Germany.
This role is pivotal in identifying and fulfilling customer requirements for new constellation projects. Derived from the customer and user requirements your initial focus is on the satellite constellation architecture and design specifications for the corresponding segments (Space, Ground, Launch and User Segment).
You are responsible for all engineering contributions and you are leading the constellation programme system engineering team.
The technical context in which you intervene requires you to address a wide technical spectrum. An understanding of RF and optical payloads, LEO constellations, telecommunication and data transmission protocols, etc.
You contribute functionally to the transnational constellation team based in Toulouse and enable a footprint in Germany for national applications.
Note: German language skill C1 is mandatory for this position.
Tasks in General:
You will be responsible for:
Lead the end-to-end (E2E) mission and satellite constellation design and specification for the entire programme life cycle.
Define relevant technical specifications and engineering deliverables in a structured way.
Define the Constellation CONOPS (Concept of Operations) and E2E Mission Performance and Validation/Verification strategy.
Manage schedule, cost, quality, and risk to ensure successful project completion and customer satisfaction.
Managing technical definition, engineering deliverables, schedule, cost, quality and risk management aspects up to final customer acceptance.
Ensure final internal and external customer acceptance of the project deliverables.
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
Capturing customer and RFP requirements, generating corresponding solutions and producing technical specifications.
For technical content, be the point of contact for industrial partners and enable an industrial optimized design solution.
Identifying and preparing a key technology development plan.
Running set based concurrent development options and down selecting to meet program maturity milestones.
Producing the technical Work Breakdown Structure, the development schedule and technical risk management, and ensuring that all technical teams provide on-time on-quality on-cost deliverables.
Continuously monitoring progress, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues and leading engineering change management including customer requests acceptance/rejection.
Approving the necessary budget for engineering resources related to the program engineering tasks and verifying resources availability,
Supporting industrialisation, production, integrated logistics and customer support and assuring continuous safe operations,
Adapting standard product development processes to be lean, with agreement of CTO, to meet specific program needs.
Business travels can be expected twice per month in Germany/Europe and consequently, you must be willing to travel accordingly.
Quick understanding of complex technical correlations and comprehension of customer requirements from the space sector and in particular for telecommunication satellite constellations.
Possess a strong understanding of Space System Engineering, with a focus on the technical interactions between Space, Ground, Launch and User Segments.
Coordination of the interfaces with the involved stakeholders
Translating customer requirements into an efficient and feasible architecture
Define payload mission and operational concepts (including rationale)
Define payload system & interface requirements in a verifiable approach.
Creating technical "trade-offs" and system analysis in a structured and methodical approach
Creating and Maintenance of the system performance budgets
Creating and Maintenance of the functional and operational breakdown of the payload requirements
Compiling the technical risks and defining necessary technology developments
Preparation of the technical feasibility evidence
Preparation of technical reports and cost estimates
Preparation of development schedules including necessary qualifications and verifications & validations
Set up technical engineering plans (e.g., development, validation and verification plans) for the constellation programme
Delivering strategic requirements to the industrial set up of the programme
Willingness to travel on business is required
Experience in working with optical/RF communication satellite payloads & technology in Phase B/C/D projects
Degree in engineering and proven professional experience (in-depth space knowledge is an advantage)
Proven experience in systems engineering
Experience in satellite mission constellation design definition and CONOPS
Experience in requirements and verification management.
Experience in space mission design, analysis, specification, verification and validation
Experience in technology development & management
Experience at mission level with applications of instrument technologies (optical, radar, telecommunication)
Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)(desirable but not a requirement)
Mission simulation experience (desirable but not a requirement)
Experience in "System Lifecycle" phases 0/A to E
Knowledge of ECSS standards (especially engineering standards)
Understanding of costs and cost drivers
Understanding of engineering planning (sequences and schedules)
Experience in identifying technical risks and opportunities
Experience in dealing with military customers, authorities and suppliers
Experience in export control (EAR, ITAR, etc)
Language level English (C1) and German level (C1)
Leadership skills with the ability to manage complex engineering projects (understanding of the AIRBUS Leadership Model)
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Very good presentation skills of complex contexts
High degree of creativity and open to new ideas
Very good in communication (rhetoric and argumentation)
Ability to work in a team, ability to make decisions
Wir suchen einen Chief Engineer (d/m/w), der die Konzeption, Entwicklung sowie Validierung & Verifizierung von Satellitenkonstellationen für ein bevorstehendes Satelliten-Telekommunikationsprogramm in Deutschland leitet.
Diese Rolle ist von zentraler Bedeutung für die Identifizierung und Erfüllung der Kundenanforderungen für neue Konstellationsprojekte. Ausgehend von den Kunden- und Benutzeranforderungen liegt Ihr anfänglicher Fokus auf der Satellitenkonstellationsarchitektur und den Designspezifikationen für die entsprechenden Segmente (Weltraum-, Boden-, Start- und Benutzersegment).
Sie sind verantwortlich für die Engineering-Beiträge und koordinieren das System-Engineering-Team des Konstellationsprogramms.
Der technische Kontext, in dem Sie tätig sind, erfordert ein breites technisches Spektrum: ein tiefes Verständnis von RF- und optischen Nutzlasten, LEO-Konstellationen, Telekommunikations- und Datenübertragungsprotokollen usw.
Sie leisten einen funktionellen Beitrag zum transnationalen Konstellationsteam in Toulouse und ermöglichen eine Präsenz in Deutschland für nationale Anwendungen.
Hinweis: Deutschkenntnisse auf C1-Niveau sind für diese Position zwingend erforderlich.
Sie sind verantwortlich für:
Es sind Geschäftsreisen etwa zweimal pro Monat innerhalb Deutschlands/Europas zu erwarten. Sie müssen daher bereit sein, entsprechend zu reisen.
Fachliche Fähigkeiten (Hard Skills):
Soft Skills:
Software-Kenntnisse:
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Company:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbHEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
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