Business System Engineer

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:
• Assembly flows
• Integration sequences
• Cleanroom capacity and tooling
• 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.