In this position, you will work in collaboration with architects and subsystem engineers on tasks like:

• Modelling of the Satellite’s imaging geometry and analysis of the geometric performances
• Pointing performance engineering on subjects like microvibration, thermo-elastic deformation and others.
• Implementation of the performance calibration and development of the associated software tools.
• Performance testing at various levels (Satellite, Platform, Units) including the test evaluation.
• Algorithm development for data processing and simulation focused on satellite level aspects such as geometry.
• Implementation and Maintenance of the Satellite Characterization and Calibration Database used for the on-ground data processing

Your Qualifications

• University degree in physics, aerospace engineering, remote sensing, or similar
• Professional experience in one or more of the following categories is advantageous
• Satellite design, in particular optical and/or radar missions
• Design & simulation of control systems, multibody systems, mechanisms or similar
• Geometric performances of Earth observation space missions
• End-to-End Simulation of Earth-Observation and/or Science Data
• Experience in programming (e.g. MATLAB, Python)
• Self-managed, solution-oriented and pro-active working style
• Ability to work in a team
• Working level proficiency in written and spoken English and German. Other language skills advantageous
• Willingness to work in defense & surveillance projects

We offer

• Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
• Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
• Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)
• Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue
• space projects
• Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
• Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
• Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups
• Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
• Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots
• Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night
• Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development