Company Overview
Space Industries is an innovative and fast-growing company specializing in the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge solutions for micro, small, and nano satellites. With a passion for technological advancement and a vision to redefine the future of space exploration, we are committed to providing advanced satellite systems that will have a global impact. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are looking for a dynamic Business System Engineer.
Position Overview
The 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 Responsibilities
Proposal & Bid Management
* 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:
o Assembly flows
o Integration sequences
o Cleanroom capacity and tooling
o Environmental 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 awareness
* Industrial mindset and cost sensitivity
* Structured analytical approach
* Ability to balance performance, cost, and schedule
* Cross-functional leadership
* Strategic thinking with operational pragmatism
What We Offer
* 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday.
* A dynamic and stimulating work environment.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Why Join Us?
A unique opportunity for professional growth in a young and dynamic aerospace company. The chance to work on innovative projects with a global impact in the small satellite sector. A stimulating and collaborative environment, with the opportunity to contribute to shaping the company\'s future strategies.
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