Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer – SmallSat (Earth Observation)

Location: Belgium

Position Type: Full-time (on-site)

Compensation: Competitive

NewSpace Technical are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Systems Engineer to join a dynamic organisation at the forefront of the global small satellite and space technology market.

In this role, you will play a vital part in designing, integrating, and optimising complex systems that support cutting-edge space missions. You’ll take ownership of product engineering and work directly with customers from requirements definition to in-orbit operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Ownership: Lead systems engineering activities across the full product lifecycle:- from concept, requirements, and architecture through to integration, testing, and deployment.
• Requirements & Design: Translate user requirements into system architectures, technical specifications, and acceptance criteria, ensuring compliance with mission objectives.
• Integration & Testing: Drive product integration, verification, and validation to ensure systems meet performance and interface requirements.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients and internal engineering teams (optical, mechanical, electronics, software) to deliver innovative solutions and provide technical oversight.
• Process & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process optimisation, systems engineering best practices, and continuous product improvement.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Risk & Change Management: Support fault diagnostics, manage non-conformances, and contribute to engineering change processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software systems using Linux/Unix OS.
• Extensive experience in Earth observation missions, payloads, and image processing.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, supported by formal certifications.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects from design to deployment.
• Skilled in requirements management, modelling, and simulation.
• Familiarity with configuration management systems and MBSE tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with international collaboration.

Desirable:

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work in the fast-growing global space industry.
• Exposure to advanced, niche technologies in Space and Satellite Technology
• A competitive salary package.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.

If you are interested, please apply today!

Contact angela.olmo@newspacetechnical.com