Payload Integration Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Payload Integration Engineer to lead the end‑to‑end integration of customer payloads on next‑generation low‑Earth‑orbit platforms. You will act as the primary liaison from onboarding through flight, data return and post‑mission review, shaping the processes that will define our integration function for years to come.

Key responsibilities

• Guide customers through payload integration, translating requirements into technical solutions.
• Manage risk, budgets and timelines for all integration activities.
• Develop and maintain standards, procedures and documentation for the full payload lifecycle.
• Coordinate with ESA, NASA PSRP, FAA, suppliers and commercial partners.
• Oversee environmental testing (thermal, vacuum, radiation) and ensure compliance with space‑grade material specifications.

Required profile

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 3 years experience in payload integration, systems engineering or mission management within aerospace.
• Experience with ISS or similar programmes is a strong asset.

Required skills

• Spacecraft systems knowledge
• Payload design expertise
• Environmental testing – thermal, vacuum, radiation
• Understanding of space‑grade materials
• Risk management and budget control

What we offer

• Opportunity to define integration standards for a pioneering space company.
• Hands‑on work with live space vehicle programmes.
• Collaboration with leading space agencies and commercial partners.