Senior Satellite Thermal Engineer (all genders)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich, Berlin

Who we are

Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international and diverse team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision.

Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.

Your mission

The Senior Satellite Thermal Engineer (all genders) is responsible for the ensuring the overall Satellite Thermal system provides the necessary performance required to achieve System needs. You shall act as part of the Customer team, keeping oversight on the Space Segment Prime Contractor(s).

This includes:

Space Segment procurement activities focusing on Satellite Thermal design and general Satellite design, including review of Satellite documentation
Definition and management of related Space Segment and Satellite Requirements
Technical support to the System Level Engineering Team
Review of Satellite verification approach and support to system level tests
Support to related Satellite technical topics
Visits and review of Satellite Prime activities  
Review and participation in Satellite test activities

What you bring on the table

You should have a minimum experience of 10 years in the field of Satellite System development in Phase CD, focusing on Satellite Thermal System Engineering and Thermal Sub-systems
Experience in related System Engineering activities such as requirements and interface management
Knowledge of Satellite Thermal Engineering and verification activities
Good verbal and written skills.  Good team working is essential
Able to guide and control Satellite Prime
Willingness to work flexibly and as necessary to achieve the goals on time

Why you should join us

We are an international and diverse team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision.
This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a diverse and modern environment with hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience.

If this sounds like you, we will be happy to discuss. Please send us your CV to: careers@rivadaspace.com

Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer with the approach to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics.

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About us

Rivada Space Networks is deploying the first true “OuterNET™”: a global low latency point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites. By connecting our satellites with lasers, we will provide resellers and B2B customers with the ability to securely connect any two points on the globe with low latency and high bandwidth. The constellations, comprising 600 low-earth-orbit communications satellites, will represent a fundamental change in the availability of secure, global, end-to-end enterprise-grade connectivity for Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy and Government Services markets. Rivada Space Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc. 

Rivada is working with Terran Orbital to manufacture and SpaceX to launch our satellites. The deployment starts in 2025 with full-service launch in 2026.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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