Company OverviewSPACE INDUSTRIES is a New Space company dedicated to the industrial mass production of satellite constellations. Inside our state-of-the-art 2,000 sqm Clean Room, we apply a serial manufacturing mindset to co-design, integrate, assemble, and test platforms up to 600 kg. With a target output of 140 satellites per year, we drive scalable, efficient production—slashing costs and lead times to make satellites a sustainable global commodity.Position OverviewThe Business System Engineer is the strategic interface between Engineering, Production/AIT, and Business Development.This role ensures that commercial opportunities are translated into technically robust, industrially feasible, and economically sustainable solutions, with a strong focus on manufacturability, integration complexity, and test requirements.This position requires a solid understanding of satellite systems combined with industrial cost awareness and commercial sensitivity.Key ResponsibilitiesProposal & Bid Management
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Lead the technical coordination of bids (RFI, RFQ, ITT).Translate customer mission requirements into preliminary system architectures.Define compliant and competitive technical baselines aligned with internal AIT capabilities.Support cost estimation (NRE and recurring costs), including production and testing activities.Identify technical and industrial risks during bid phase.
Engineering–Production Alignment
Ensure proposed solutions are compatible with:
Assembly flowsIntegration sequencesCleanroom capacity and toolingEnvironmental test facilities (TVAC, vibration, EMC, shock)
Promote Design-to-Cost, Design-for-Assembly (DFA), and Design-for-Test (DFT) principles during proposal definition.Support Make-or-Buy strategy definition.
Industrial & Cost Engineering
Develop cost models for small satellite platforms (50–500 kg).Analyze recurring production costs and scalability scenarios.Assess integration complexity and associated labor/test effort.Monitor margin drivers and industrial constraints.
Customer & Stakeholder Interface
Participate in technical discussions with institutional and commercial customers.Support contract negotiations on scope, deliverables, and verification approach.Coordinate with Systems Engineering, AIT, Supply Chain, and Finance.Contribute to long‐term product roadmap evolution.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.Minimum 5 years of experience in the space sector or complex system environments.Direct experience with satellite systems in the 50–500 kg class.Exposure to Assembly, Integration & Testing processes.Experience in proposal preparation and technical cost estimation.Strong system‐level understanding of satellite subsystems.Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in institutional programs (e.g., ESA or similar agencies).Background in industrial production environments.Knowledge of ECSS standards.MBA or additional business/financial education is a plus.Experience in New Space or fast‐paced commercial contexts.
Key Competencies
Strong technical credibility with commercial awarenessIndustrial mindset and cost sensitivityStructured analytical approachAbility to balance performance, cost, and scheduleCross‐functional leadershipStrategic thinking with operational pragmatism
What We Offer
A dynamic and innovative work environment in the aerospace sectorCompetitive payFlexible working hoursGreat opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
SPACE INDUSTRIES is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.Why Join Us
Be part of a fast‐growing company shaping the future of satellite production.Work on challenging and innovative projects with international impact. xjrgpwk Join a multidisciplinary team driven by passion, collaboration, and excellence.
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