Senior Manager – Payload Systems Job at NewSpace Technical

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Senior Systems Engineer – Space LiDAR Payload

Our client, a rapidly growing space technology startup, is seeking a Senior Syst...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s/PhD preferred)
7+ years of systems engineering experience (or 5+ with MSc/PhD), including space systems
Proven experience in payload- or subsystem-level systems engineering for flight hardware
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems (avionics, power, data handling, thermal)
Experience defining and managing technical requirements, interfaces, and verification plans
Familiarity with MBSE tools and processes
Strong cross-disciplinary coordination and technical review leadership skills
Excellent written English and experience producing agency-grade technical documentation
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end systems engineering for a space LiDAR payload from requirements definition through V&V
Define, manage, and maintain payload-level requirements, specifications, and ICDs
Own system-level budgets (power, mass, data, thermal) and ensure cross-subsystem compatibility
Drive system architecture development across optical, electrical, thermal, and structural domains
Coordinate and support system-level design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
Support AIT planning, execution, and verification activities
Manage verification and validation, ensuring full requirements traceability
Contribute to risk management, FMEAs, and technical readiness assessments
Maintain requirements, design, and risk data within MBSE tools (Innoslate preferred
Valispace a plus)

Fulltime

New

Senior Software Engineer – Space, Embedded Systems

Our client, a fast-growing space technology startup, is seeking a Senior Softwar...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
7+ years of software development experience (or 5+ with MSc/PhD), including space or embedded systems
Strong experience developing embedded or real-time software in C/C++
Solid understanding of hardware-software integration for embedded or spaceborne systems
Experience with Python for test automation, tooling, or operations support
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
Familiarity with CAN, UART, Ethernet, or similar communication protocols
Excellent English communication and technical documentation skills
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and test embedded flight software for a space payload on an RTOS
Lead hardware-software integration, ensuring reliable control and communication with onboard computers, sensors, and subsystems
Support software verification and validation during integration and test campaigns
Develop and maintain communication interfaces and protocols (CAN, UART, Ethernet)
Ensure robustness, fault tolerance, and safe operation of flight and ground software
Collaborate across systems, AIT, and operations teams throughout the full mission lifecycle
Participate in code reviews, configuration management, and version control
Produce software architecture, requirements, and design documentation aligned with space industry standards
Contribute to or architect ground software systems for payload control, mission planning, and monitoring
Design networking interfaces between payload control systems, mission control, ground stations, and data processing pipelines

Fulltime

Senior Helicopter Operations Coordinator

Location

Qatar , Doha

Salary:

Not provided

Lobellia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

College or equivalent
Minimum 6 years’ experience in programming of supply vessels or helicopters or similar operation within the oil and gas industry
Fluent (level 6) in English both Verbal and Written
Strong demonstrated understanding of safety risk associated with personnel and cargo movement
Team player showing individual initiative, responsibility and integrity
Proficient MS Office
Strong administrative skills
Strong analytical skills

Job Responsibility

Plans and schedules helicopters and supply vessels in support of all offshore operations, including JV Companies, by assessing, calculating and assigning loads, capacity, operational priorities, and route economy
Liaises and co-ordinates the timely delivery of materials and cargo between users and contractors to meet ship and aircraft loading schedules thereby ensuring viability of planned movements, and involving considerable external liaison with contract suppliers, haulers, material handlers, port security and user departments
Schedules and prioritizes deliveries of cement, drilling chemicals, diesel fuel, water, and all other bulk required by offshore locations in order to maintain production and drilling operations
Resolves conflicts in passenger and cargo bookings to offshore locations using computer based logistics systems such as overbooked flights and payload issues, liaising and coordinating new departure schedules between the booking personnel of each company and the heliport that will ultimately meet the requirements of each company, and to ensure that at no single time more than one logistics activity is operating at any offshore location (e.g. cargo offloading during helicopter landing)
Abstracts and collates information from offshore locations and ports on behalf of Qatar Armed Forces aircraft/vessels, including producing daily status reports for the military and organization of fuelling, landing, routing through rig protected zones and ports, and using that knowledge to conduct critical safety deconfliction for military assets with QP/JV’s own logistics assets, based upon an assessment of the operational information provided from the military against the scheduled movements of the day
Acts as ‘Super-User’ for the bespoke cloud-based logistics IT systems which are national systems critical to daily management of offshore platforms. Receives calls from users and fixes any technical issues encountered, or grants new access to the system upon confirming approval with the companies authorized signatory

Fulltime

Senior Integration Architect & iPaaS Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

163200.00 - 204000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10–12+ years of progressive experience in integration engineering, architecture, or iPaaS development
Substantial hands-on experience with Workato or an equivalent iPaaS platform (e.g., Boomi, Mulesoft, SAP Integration Suite, SnapLogic)
Deep understanding of various integration mechanisms: REST APIs, SOAP, event-driven architecture, EDI, and file-based methods
Demonstrated experience integrating major Enterprise systems (SAP, Workday etc.) with cloud-based SaaS applications
Proven ability to create professional integration diagrams, decision frameworks, sequence diagrams, and detailed architectural documentation
Solid foundational understanding of data flow design, payload modeling, and data quality principles

Job Responsibility

Define and govern enterprise integration patterns and decision frameworks (e.g., API, EDI, event-driven, file/SFTP, Workato orchestrations)
Architect complex end-to-end integrations spanning ERP (e.g., SAP S/4), SaaS, data platforms, and MES
Establish rigorous standards for API contracts, event schemas, cataloging, error handling, observability, and security
Develop reusable integration components and enforce best practices across development teams
Build, test, and deploy integrations using Workato or comparable iPaaS platforms
Create reusable recipes, connectors, and accelerators
Troubleshoot and optimize existing flows for superior performance, reliability, and maintainability
Provide immediate, hands-on support for critical production incidents
Design comprehensive source-to-target data mappings and integration payload structures
Ensure integrations deliver clean, complete, and high-quality data to consuming analytical systems (e.g., Snowflake, Foundry)

Fulltime

Team Lead, AIT Engineering

ICEYE is looking for an AIT Engineering Team Lead to head one of the most critic...

Location

Finland , Espoo

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing, or production of complex hardware systems (e.g., aerospace, automotive, defense, semiconductors, satellites), preferably with full-lifecycle ownership from design to deployment
Proven leadership in multidisciplinary engineering environments, with experience mentoring senior engineers and driving cross-functional collaboration
Deep technical knowledge in at least one engineering discipline (e.g., electronics, mechanical, systems, software), with system-level understanding across full product or system architectures
Familiarity with integration, verification, production ramp-up, and configuration management processes in complex hardware industries
A systems engineering mindset, able to spot issues across interfaces, anticipate integration risks, and connect the dots between design, production, and operations
Experience supporting technical and production readiness reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR, PRR or equivalent) and translating design decisions into manufacturable, testable solutions
Strong track record of enabling design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-testability (DFT) in high-reliability environments
Clear communication skills and confidence interfacing with designers, production leads, and executive stakeholders
Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving, including root cause analysis and implementing feedback loops into design and processes
A continuous improvement mindset, driving toward higher levels of reliability, repeatability, and operational efficiency as production volumes increase

Job Responsibility

Drive both the technical direction and operational effectiveness of the team
Lead work across all major satellite domains including: power, payload, avionics, software-hardware interface, communications, and system-level verification
Represent AIT Engineering across projects and disciplines
Guide the team through new satellite designs, production ramp-up, and mission-critical troubleshooting
Apply your system-level understanding and hands-on spacecraft development or testing experience to ensure mission success
Contribute to building high-reliability hardware at scale

What we offer

Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus

Fulltime

New

Senior Optical Engineer – Space

Our client, a growing space technology startup, is seeking a Senior Optical Engi...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BSc in Optical Engineering with 7+ years experience (or MSc/PhD with 5+)
Proven experience taking optical or optomechanical subsystems from design through integration and test
Strong fundamentals in imaging systems, laser interfaces, alignment, and calibration
Experience managing external optical suppliers or design partners
Skilled with optical modeling tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V) and CAD integration workflows
Hands-on experience with optical alignment, test setups, and environmental testing
Excellent technical communication and documentation skills in English

Job Responsibility

Lead the optical payload through detailed design, fabrication, integration, and testing
Manage optical subsystem suppliers to ensure performance, environmental, and interface requirements are met
Collaborate with laser providers on optical interfaces, performance budgets, and integration constraints
Define and execute optical alignment and calibration plans
Work with optomechanical engineers to ensure robust mounting, thermal stability, and vibration tolerance
Maintain optical interface documentation (ICDs, specifications, verification plans)
Support payload-level integration, environmental testing, and performance validation
Apply design-for-manufacture and design-for-test principles across optical subsystems
Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) and RFP inputs
Support on-orbit commissioning and anomaly resolution as required

Fulltime

Lead Engineer (Design Authority)

You will be at the forefront of UAS innovation, developing future capability on ...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

Tekever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years in aerospace engineering, with a significant portion dedicated to UAS or complex military systems
Proven track record as a Lead Engineer or Design Authority on a complex hardware-software integration project
Deep understanding of UK Military Registered Aircraft (MRP) or Civil (CAA/EASA) certification frameworks
Degree in Aerospace, Systems, or Electronic Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is expected for this level of authority
Must currently hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK SC (Secret) Clearance
The ability to make critical "go/no-go" technical decisions under pressure
A commitment to the highest standards of engineering ethics and safety-critical rigor
Capable of briefing senior military officers and technical experts alike, distilling complex engineering risks into clear operational impacts
A proactive desire to embrace new processes and drive continuous improvement in engineering methods

Job Responsibility

Act as the final technical signatory for design changes, ensuring the platform maintains its design intent and safety margins throughout the development lifecycle
Lead a multi-disciplinary team (Airframe, Avionics, Software, and Comms) to ensure seamless integration of mission systems and payloads
Drive the strategy for airworthiness requirements (working toward MRP/RA standards), ensuring all documentation is robust and audit-ready
Define the technical direction of the UAS program, managing complex trade-offs and evolving capability requirements
Oversee the flow-down of high-level end user requirements into actionable engineering specifications
Serve as the lead technical liaison with the MoD, DE&S, and external partners, leading design reviews and safety committees

What we offer

An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference

Fulltime

Data Products Team Lead

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , Chantilly

Salary:

186150.00 - 273750.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

March 31, 2026

Requirements

Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or other relevant engineering
Strong proficiency digital communications architectures, networking, and cloud infrastructure
Strong proficiency with common version control, defect/task tracking, and documentation systems
Demonstrated experience leading a team
Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently
This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Job Responsibility

Solve challenging problems involving multi-sensor data analysis, exploitation, and integration in overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) mission areas
Evaluate business objectives, determine stakeholder needs, and identify requirements
Choose best fit methods, define algorithms, validate, and deploy models to achieve business results
Perform necessary data preparation and enhancements to models
Develop and deliver core data science and analytics solutions
Utilize advanced processing pipelines and other tools to analyze and exploit remotely sensed data to produce and disseminate products
Analyze and parse data in a variety of geospatial file formats and databases for machine learning and algorithm optimization, testing, and validation
Provide technical leadership to teams performing exploitation and process development
Create and deliver technical briefings and reports
Interface directly with senior business leaders and stakeholders to architect and lead the development of advanced analytics solutions supporting spacecraft operations

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k plan
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

Senior Manager – Payload Systems

NewSpace Technical

Location:
United Arab Emirates

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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