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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Space - **Company:** Helsing GmbH - **Location:** München, Germany (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Requirements Management, Systems Modeling Language, Digital Twin, C++14 - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=090de4e986fcc6bb ## About the Role * A master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field, with hands-on work on at least one flown or near-flight space programme. * Fluency in orbit mechanics and mission analysis, with tools such as GMAT, FreeFlyer, STK, or Orekit. You can work from first principles where no tool exists. * A working grasp of spacecraft systems engineering across requirements, budgets, interfaces, and verification. * Recognised depth in at least one subsystem, for example AOCS and GNC, propulsion, power, thermal, or TT&C and RF. * Several years of production-grade software work in a large, shared codebase, with code review, continuous integration, testing, and documentation. Python, plus at least one of Rust or modern C++. * Strong mathematics and physics, for example linear algebra, numerical methods, and error budgets. Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. Nice to Have * Optimisation background: convex and mixed-integer methods, evolutionary or heuristic approaches, or trajectory and scheduling optimisation. * Model-based systems engineering, for example SysML or Capella, or digital twin experience. * Machine learning applied to engineering problems, for example surrogate models for costly simulations. * Earth observation, SAR, or ISR mission experience. * Familiarity with ECSS standards and requirements management tooling. ## Description You will do the analysis and ship the code, turning mission and spacecraft design problems into the models, tools, and trade studies the constellation programme runs on. You will also act as a technical expert on satellite and mission design, challenging partner and supplier designs alongside your own analysis work. The work culminates in moving a programme through development stages up to flight. The day-to-day * Run mission analysis for constellation design, for example orbit selection, revisit and coverage, or launch and disposal. * Own requirements flowdown, system budgets (mass, power, link), and the interfaces between segments. * Build and maintain the analysis tooling the rest of the team relies on, to production standards. * Act as the technical expert for satellite system design, including subsystems. * Drive trade studies across subsystems and segments. Present the results to internal teams, partners, and the customer. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! Full-Stack Robotics Engineers, be ready!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/479-robots-are-coming-into-the-wild-full-stack-robotics-engineers-be-ready) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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