Senior System Architect/ Engineer

Job Description:

You’ve reached the final third of your professional career and are now looking to make a lasting impact by sharing your knowledge and experience? You thrive in complex, interdisciplinary environments and remain calm in challenging situations? You’re more interested in creating value and supporting others than climbing the next rung on the corporate ladder?

If you define your success by the influence you have and the people you mentor – rather than job titles – then this role is for you.

Your Mission

You will become a key member of our Competence Centre for System-level Engineering and take on a pivotal role:

• Define and evolve system architectures for end-to-end ground infrastructure in space, defence and aviation domains – from satellite control systems to secure communications platforms and complex mission operations environments, including e.g. operations concept, system budgets, system level architecture, interface management, network architecture, security, hardware sizing and RAMS analysis.
• Take a technical leadership in complex system-level projects preparation and execution
• Perform the role of system engineering advisor and liaison in interdisciplinary development project.
• Mentor and coach younger engineers within the team, foster knowledge transfer, and actively contribute to architectural reviews and pair design sessions.
• Help shape and standardize reusable architecture approaches across projects.

What You Bring

• At least 20 years of professional experience in system engineering/architecture/integration, ideally with a focus on satellite ground segment and/or mission-critical systems.
• Strong knowledge of System-of-Systems architecture, System Engineering approaches (e.g. MBSE), and Enterprise Architecture frameworks.
• Experience in international projects, ideally within the ESA/DLR/EUMETSAT ecosystem.
• A passion for mentorship, coaching, and sharing best practices.
• Excellent communication skills – fluency in English is required.

What We Offer

• A meaningful senior-level role with technical influence – without pressure for vertical career development.
• A chance to help build up the Competence Centre in a meaningful and strategic way.
• A high-calibre, collaborative team that values your expertise.
• Flexible working models and a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and lifelong learning.

Seniority: Master

Primary Location: DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus

Hybrid Working: Hybrid