Electrical Architect

About the Client: 
Our client is a prominent player in Europe’s aerospace sector, specializing in satellite 
systems, space exploration, and security solutions. With over 40 years of experience, 
they are recognized for their innovation in satellite technology, which supports advanced 
communication, Earth observation, and scientific missions. As a trusted partner for both 
governmental and commercial organizations globally, they are committed to driving 
technological progress while maintaining a focus on sustainability and excellence within 
the space industry. 

Position Overview: 
Our client is seeking an experienced professional to lead the design of a satellite’s 
electrical architecture. The key aspects of the role involve defining and developing the 
power subsystem and harness, ensuring payload and platform interface compatibility, 
and overseeing EMC considerations.  

Key Responsibilities: 
● Lead the design of the electrical architecture of the satellite 
● Coordinate all activities related to the power subsystem, harness and EMC 
● Secure the overall power and interface compatibility of the satellite payload, 
platform and AIT interfaces 
● Define and develop the electrical architecture of the satellite, covering initial 
sizing, trade offs, Budgets and EPS performances 
● Coordinate review of specifications 
● Define strategy, analysis and test cases for the electrical systems verification 
● Produce subsystem level verification control and test plans 
● Support and maintain the satellite power budget 
● Support system level design reviews

Qualifications: 
● A degree in engineering with a major in electrical engineering or compatible 
qualification 
● More than 3 years of professional experience in the field of electrical systems 
engineering for space 
● Good conceptual and analytical skills 
● Experience with hardware projects in phase B/C/D in the field of electrical 
systems 
● Strong capability of leading engineering teams 
● Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work independently 
● Fluency in spoken and written English 

What the Client Offers: 
● Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days 
● Hybrid work & mobile work abroad 
● Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months) 
● Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, 
German language courses 
● 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan 
● High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy 
● Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups 
● Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & 
paid child sickness days 
● Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots 
● Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night 
● Company suggestion system & free research and development