Senior Space Systems Engineer

at  Collins Aerospace

WHO WE ARE:

At Collins Aerospace, we work side-by-side with our customers to tackle the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. We’re combining boundless imagination with a broad portfolio and an unmatched dedication to customers – all to make the skies and spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever.

Our site in Heidelberg has the following core competencies:

• Avionics Systems
• On-board electronics for land vehicles
• Products for the aerospace industry

We have established ourselves as a leading supplier of customized electronics solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Collins Aerospace in Heidelberg supplies integrated navigation and communications systems for a wide range of military applications and is a global leader in satellite reaction wheel technology.
We are redefining aerospace.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in either Physics, Systems-, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in interdisciplinary fields
• At least 5-7 years of experience in the space or avionics industry
• EU or NATO-citizenship due to work on classified projects
• Enhanced knowledge about spaceflight equipment, and the corresponding ECSS requirements
• Experience in: Coordination of other engineering domains, e.g. Hardware, Mechanics and Testability
• Test execution and documentation/integration
• Problem solving within given boundary conditions.
• Requirements capture o Application of ECSS standards
• General data analysis and visualization
• Usage of the following tools: DOORS and/or JAMA, ALM, MS Office
• Project Management
• Specific skill set out of at least one of the named areas:
• Ball Bearing Theory
• Tribology
• Analog Electronics Development
• Competence in System Modelling
• Basic Software Development Skill in e.g. Python / Lua / Matlab
• Fluent English language skills
• Very good communication skills to management and team

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination of Spaceflight equipment development with a multitude of functions and links over time in a holistic way in accordance to engineering V-model
• Designing of systems and assemblies, taking into account functional, cost, weight and installation aspects, specific to the space environment
• Definition and coordination of technical requirements for the development tasks assigned
• Recognizing difficulties that arise and ensuring compliance with specified development goals
• Definition and execution of Verification & Validation (V&V) methods and procedures
• Creation and check of schedules, set priorities, defining interfaces
• Working as a cross-functional role within our space business