Lidar Systems Engineer

Our client, a fast-growing space technology startup, is seeking a LiDAR Systems Engineer with strong experience in airborne or spaceborne mapping LiDAR systems to join their Berlin-based team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design, modelling, and testing of an advanced spaceborne LiDAR payload being developed for a lunar mapping mission. You will take ownership of the LiDAR system from concept through to flight, overseeing system modelling and simulation, hardware integration, calibration, and performance verification. While key subsystems – including the laser, optical assemblies, and detector – are provided by specialist partners, you will define the overall LiDAR system architecture and ensure all elements function together to deliver high-quality ranging and topographic data. This role bridges hardware and data, combining deep LiDAR systems knowledge with practical integration and calibration expertise. You will work closely with optical, laser, and software teams to deliver a flight-ready instrument capable of operating reliably in lunar orbit. Candidates with space and systems engineering experience are strongly preferred.