Your Tasks

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

System Performance Engineer (m/f/d)