Bring Your Passion for Space!
Our client based in Luxembourg is focused on developing advanced robotic systems and mechanisms for the future space economy. From in-space satellite servicing and Active Debris Removal to lunar surface operations and commercial space stations, they are pushing the boundaries of space innovation.
Their team is rapidly expanding and offers exciting career opportunities for ambitious, talented individuals. Be part of a dynamic, international, and multi-functional team helping to shape the future of space exploration.
About the Role: They are seeking a Senior Robotic Systems Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge robotic systems. This is a leadership role, guiding a diverse team through the design, implementation, and validation of robotic subsystems, and turning customer visions into groundbreaking technical solutions.
As the technical lead, you will be responsible for managing workflows, technical proposals, and system requirements, ensuring the highest engineering standards. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to on-orbit validation, and act as the primary technical contact for customers and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Lead the full lifecycle development of space robotic systems, ensuring technical excellence.
- Requirements Management: Develop, validate, and manage system requirements, maintaining traceability across all project levels.
- System Design & Architecture: Drive the system architecture, managing technical trade-offs, high-level interfaces, and CONOPS.
- Verification & Validation: Oversee system verification, create test plans, review procedures, and ensure compliance with requirements.
- Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and resolve technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Customer Liaison: Act as the primary technical point of contact, aligning project teams with customer expectations.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation for internal and external use.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Education: MSc in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years in space systems engineering, with a focus on space robotics and mechanisms. Proven experience leading complex technical projects across full program lifecycles (Phase A to E).
- Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of space systems, including structural, thermal, radiation, and EMI/EMC considerations. Hands-on experience with system design, development, and testing.
- Tools & Standards: Familiarity with ECSS standards and systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, JAMA). Proficient in technical documentation and compliance with space industry standards.
- Processes: Expertise in Systems Engineering processes, including requirements management, verification, and validation.
- Software: Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS, ALTIUM, and Microsoft Office suite.
- Languages: Proficient in written and spoken English.
Desired Skills:
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for managing customer relationships and leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML) and 3+ years working with JAMA.
- Ability to coordinate efforts across multiple disciplines and time zones.
Why Join them? You will be welcomed by a diverse and supportive team from various multicultural backgrounds. They offer a competitive salary, complementary health insurance, meal vouchers, and a personalized training plan, alongside professional development programs to accelerate your career growth.
For more information please send an email to michael.neale@holtexecutive.com or call +44 7485 986 177.
