Your Tasks

Organizing and leading the technical project team, including (sub-)system engineers from relevant technical departments
Coordinating all technical aspects with the project manager
Acting as the primary technical interface to the customer
Defining system requirements and ensuring alignment across the project
Coordinating all technical project requirements within the team, technical divisions, and relevant company processes
Defining fundamental technical concepts (top-level system design) with the project team and technical departments to meet system requirements
Defining, implementing, and monitoring technical project work packages-including schedules and costs-in alignment with contractual requirements and in coordination with the project manager
Leading and organizing regular internal and external project reviews and checkpoints
Managing and organizing Engineering Change Boards
Evaluating and controlling the ongoing design and development process, including initiating independent analyses based on system requirements
Assessing risks and problems, developing and implementing pragmatic solutions, and initiating corrective actions for significant deviations-including coordinating with the customer and implementing contract changes if needed
Ensuring proper and timely preparation of LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) and IOT (In-Orbit Test), and leading related activities during these phases
Facilitating technical information exchange and networking within the project team, internal technical departments, and external stakeholders

Your Qualifications

Completed studies (e.g., PhD, Diploma, or Master’s) in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
Proven experience as a technical lead in C/D/E space projects or large sub-projects
Deep expertise in the conceptualization and design of spacecraft, space equipment, space payloads (instruments), and their subsystems
Strong background in multiple Systems Engineering fields, such as: Mission Analysis
Spacecraft Operations
System Design & Analysis
Interface Engineering
Requirements Engineering & Management
Validation & Verification
Project & Work Planning & Scheduling
Engineering Coordination
Customer Technical Interface

Ability to adapt to technical challenges with flexibility
Strong teamwork and cooperation skills
Excellent communication abilities
Natural authority and leadership presence
Team-oriented and integrative approach
Fair and transparent decision-making
Ability to lead and manage large project teams both technically and organizationally
Solution-driven mindset with decisiveness and innovation
A holistic, forward-looking approach beyond project boundaries
Cost-efficient and solution-oriented mindset

Project Chief Engineer (m/w/d)