Spacecraft System Engineer

As a Spacecraft System Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and operation of the Motus spacecraft system. You will oversee the entire life cycle of the Motus spacecraft system, from initial concept and requirements definition to integration, testing, and operations. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring spacecraft systems' successful performance and functionality, including, EPS, communication, structure, thermal, and ADCS.

The Liftero

At Liftero, we are at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 revolution, developing cutting-edge in-space transportation technologies. We believe that the space ecosystem is the next frontier for our civilization, with new opportunities waiting to be unlocked. As part of our mission to build and operate in-space transportation infrastructure, we are developing the reusable orbital transfer vehicle Motus™, an essential building block that can be likened to a truck for ground or an aircraft for air transportation in space.

Despite the lofty goals, we are very human and down-to-earth in our approach to the employee, understanding that achieving stars can be made only with a motivated and dedicated team.

Key responsibilities

Spacecraft system requirements and architecture definition and management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, and others, to develop system requirements, and architectures.
Design solutions that meet mission objectives, standards, and cost constraints.
Develop and review system specifications, interface control documents, and other system engineering artifacts.
Subsystems trade-offs and contact with suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge of spacecraft technology and at least one spacecraft subsystem such as power, propulsion, communication, thermal, and attitude control.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the aerospace or automotive industry
Experience in system engineering practices, including requirements definition, system design, integration, testing, and operations.
Proficiency in engineering tools and software used in spacecraft system design, analysis, and simulation.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
Familiarity with space mission concepts, spacecraft mission phases, and mission life cycles.
Knowledge of space industry standards including ECSS.
Knowledge of SCRUM methodology