About this role
Your Tasks In this position, you will work in collaboration with architects and subsystem engineers on tasks like: - Modelling of the Satellite’s imaging geometry and analysis of the geometric performances - Pointing performance engineering on subjects like microvibration, thermo-elastic deformation and others. - Implementation of the performance calibration and development of the associated software tools. - Performance testing at various levels (Satellite, Platform, Units) including the test evaluation. - Algorithm development for data processing and simulation focused on satellite level aspects such as geometry. - Implementation and Maintenance of the Satellite Characterization and Calibration Database used for the on-ground data processing Your Qualifications - University degree in physics, aerospace engineering, remote sensing, or similar - Professional experience in one or more of the following categories is advantageous - Satellite design, in particular optical and/or radar missions - Design & simulation of control systems, multibody systems, mechanisms or similar - Geometric performances of Earth observation space missions - End-to-End Simulation of Earth-Observation and/or Science Data - Experience in programming (e.g. MATLAB, Python) - Self-managed, solution-oriented and pro-active working style - Ability to work in a team - Working level proficiency in written and spoken English and German. Other language skills advantageous - Willingness to work in defense & surveillance projects We offer - Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days - Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad - Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months) - Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue - space projects - Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan - Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy - Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups - Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days - Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots - Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night - Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development Homeoffice: Umfang: Nach Vereinbarung