Lead Engineer (m/f/d) for Industrial Measurement - Satellite Alignment

Your Tasks

• Organize and lead all technical Alignment matters within the assigned project to meet stakeholders' expectations within cost, schedule, quality and risk contraints
• Overall technical Responsibility for all alignment tasks during the satellite decelopment, integration, test and launch ohases on project level (with respect to generic AIT processes), this means:
  • Establishing an alignment plan
    • Delivery and discussion of budgets and inouts for satellite design, systems engineering, AOCS and propulsion etc. regarding requirements for alignment
    • Checking of alignment requirements and converting them into an alignment approach
    • Identification of the measurement methods to be used
    • Definition of a suitable sequence of measurements
  • Delivery of inputs to the AIT plan and schedule
  • Creating the necessary procedures for the alignment
  • Execution and leading of measurements with Theodolites, Laser Trackers, Photogrammetry and Spatial Analyzer
  • Evaluating the measurement results and summarizing them in test reports
  • Discussing of results with the customer
  • Contributing to and participating in AIT reviews and NRBs for the respective project
• Training of personnel
• Developing standards for alignment measurements
• Research and development of new aligment/metrology technologies (as needed)

Your Qualifications

• Completed (engineering) studies in the field of surveying/geodesy, aerospace engineering, physics or a comparable qualification
• Focus on optical measurements with at least 5 to 7 years of professional experience including the use of theodolites, laser trackers and photogrammetry
• Advanced knowledge of SpatialAnalyzer for measurement execution and analysis
• 5 to 7 years of experience with alignment for space projects and with the necessary documentation and budgets
• High level of communication and teamworking skills
• High motivation, ability to work structured and independently
• Good conceptual, problem solving and analytical skills
• High flexibility
• Strategic action: High cost and schedule awareness, foresighted planning, early detection and avoidance of technical risks
• Working under pressure is a challenge, but not a problem for you
• Increased willingness for travelling and shift work
• Fluent in written and spoken English, knowledge of German is a great advantage