Senior Optical Engineer – Space Job at NewSpace Technical (Berlin)

Senior Optical Engineer – Space LiDAR Payload

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

Senior Systems Engineer – Space 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
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

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

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Payloads

Our client, a growing NewSpace startup, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design En...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BSc in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years experience (or MSc/PhD with 5+)
Strong CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion)
Experience with mechanical and opto-mechanical design for space applications
Experience leading or supporting space qualification campaigns
Knowledge of FEM, structural dynamics, resonant modes, lightweight structures, and thermal/mechanical deformation
Experience translating system-level requirements into mechanical designs
Familiarity with GD&T standards (e.g. ISO GPS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Lead mechanical and opto-mechanical design of a space payload from concept through detailed design, build, AIT, and deployment
Perform mechanical design, analysis, documentation, fabrication support, assembly, and qualification activities
Design structures such as optical benches, opto-mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and electronics packaging (PCBs, connectors, harnessing) using CAD tools
Work hands-on with technicians during assembly, integration, and test
Lead vibration and acoustic qualification campaigns and support thermal-vacuum testing
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across systems, optics, thermal, and mission engineering
Develop and maintain mechanical documentation including architectures, ICDs, assembly procedures, and V&V plans
Interface with suppliers and external vendors for parts and manufacturing
Coordinate with spacecraft bus teams to ensure clean mechanical and structural interfaces
Prepare material for major design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) and provide RFP cost inputs

Fulltime

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Payloads

Our client, a growing NewSpace startup, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design En...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BSc in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years experience (or MSc/PhD with 5+)
Strong CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion)
Experience with mechanical and opto-mechanical design for space applications
Experience leading or supporting space qualification campaigns
Knowledge of FEM, structural dynamics, resonant modes, lightweight structures, and thermal/mechanical deformation
Experience translating system-level requirements into mechanical designs
Familiarity with GD&T standards (e.g. ISO GPS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Lead mechanical and opto-mechanical design of a space payload from concept through detailed design, build, AIT, and deployment
Perform mechanical design, analysis, documentation, fabrication support, assembly, and qualification activities
Design structures such as optical benches, opto-mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and electronics packaging (PCBs, connectors, harnessing) using CAD tools
Work hands-on with technicians during assembly, integration, and test
Lead vibration and acoustic qualification campaigns and support thermal-vacuum testing
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across systems, optics, thermal, and mission engineering
Develop and maintain mechanical documentation including architectures, ICDs, assembly procedures, and V&V plans
Interface with suppliers and external vendors for parts and manufacturing
Coordinate with spacecraft bus teams to ensure clean mechanical and structural interfaces
Prepare material for major design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) and provide RFP cost inputs

Fulltime

Project Manager - Advanced Space Capabilities

At Randstad Defence, we’re proud to be partnering with Electro Optic Systems (EO...

Location

Australia , Canberra

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

May 22, 2026

Requirements

A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Defence Studies, Business Administration, or Project Management is essential
Demonstrated experience in project management, a strong grasp of formal project management methodologies, and relevant academic credentials aligned to the discipline
Previous experience managing complex projects with the Department of Defence and/ or Defence prime contractors
Experience delivering projects in complex engineering environments, particularly those involving precision ground based optical systems, space surveillance, or advanced defence technologies will be well positioned to contribute meaningfully to Space Systems’ mission
Australian Citizen and ability to hold and maintain an Australian Government Security clearance

Job Responsibility

Strategic Leadership: Empower project teams with the frameworks, tools, and knowledge necessary to navigate complex program lifecycles
End-to-End Governance: Oversee scope, schedule, and resource management
Manage supplier and subcontractor coordination to ensure precision and quality
Optimize workflows and implement robust quality assurance processes
Stakeholder Management: Drive consistent communication across all levels, fostering trust-based relationships with internal teams, external partners, and military clients
Reporting & Analytics: Produce high-level project status reports and performance metrics for senior leadership and contractual partners
Risk & Compliance: Champion rigorous adherence to company policies, defence industry standards, and national security requirements
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance governance and delivery practices

What we offer

Work with a leader in advanced manufacturing
Collaborative team environment with a focus on safety and professional growth
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Fulltime

Senior Advanced Systems Engineer

Location

United States , Pittsburgh, PA or Scottsdale, AZ

Salary:

85.00 - 100.00 USD / Hour

GeoLogics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) & Familiarity with MagicDraw
Systems Leadership and ability to direct a team of systems engineers
Requirements Management and Agile Development
Familiarity with common enterprise interfaces (gRPC, Kafka, REST, etc.) and cloud architectures
Familiarity with flight dynamics management and space satellite systems
Cross company collaborative design development
Managing customer requirements and coordination
Knowledge of CCSDS protocol
Knowledge of other common enterprise interface methods (i.e. SNMP, gRPC)

Job Responsibility

As a Systems Architect for GeoLogics, you'll be part of a cross functional team responsible for missile tracking and defense initiatives.

Fulltime

Systems Engineer Senior Level

ITC is a Woman Owned Small Business delivering exceptional consultation to the U...

Location

United States , Springfield

Salary:

Not provided

Integrity Technology Consultants

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 12 years of experience in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics in lieu of degree
12 years of technical experience is required
Demonstrated experience with Integrated Protection Strategy
Demonstrated experience with threats including SOSI, Radar and Optical sensors, Command and Control (C2), Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3), orbital analysis, and Offensive Space Control/Defensive Space Control (OSC/DSC)
Demonstrated experience dealing with data and data sources that exist at multiple classification levels
Demonstrated experience employing security controls to protect assets, missions, and data from SECRET to TS/CAP/SAP levels
Demonstrated experience with space environment, and space to ground including threats to assets
track deconfliction of SSA
Demonstrated experience with threats of the nation's most sensitive operations

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Configuration Management Plan (CMP) and other engineering documentation
Develop and maintain standard acquisition documentation for PMO portfolio including standardized requirements documentation and process
Implement repeatable processes and procedures for transitioning new technologies and integrating new applications into PMO infrastructure
Participate in requirements development and configuration baseline documentation
Provide evaluations of proposed industry solutions to identify innovative and new technologies to prototype and transition into the PMO programs
Provide baseline requirements for Requests For Change (RFCs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), standard support to include the full breadth of the agency and/or multi-agency requirements coordination meetings and initiatives to transition R&D capabilities into PMO operations

Senior Optical Engineer – Space

NewSpace Technical

Location:
Germany , Berlin

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 08, 2026

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