System Engineer

Company details

Have you always had your head in the stars? Intrigued by what happens beyond our stratosphere? ✨ Then your curiosity may soon be satisfied!

SPACEBEL is a Belgian Space systems and software engineering company, serving Space agencies, major aerospace companies, EU institutions and the commercial market.

SPACEBEL provides 2 great types of solutions:

  1. Space systems: mission and control centres, on-board software, satellite platform and payload simulators 🛰️
  2. Space data access & applications: geospatial decision support solutions and Earth observation services for the environment, natural resources and land management 🌍

The company has grown in the space market to become a recognized provider of innovative IT solutions and related IT services. Their solutions have been used in no less than 50 space missions aimed at a better understanding of the Universe and our planet Earth.

How was this important contribution made possible? Thanks to their 120 employees’ passion, commitment and talents. Every new project is a challenge that federates teams around the same objective.

For its Mission & Control Business Unit located in Hoeilaart, SPACEBEL is looking for a System Engineer.

Function

As a System Engineer in the context of mission and control centers development, here are some of the concrete tasks to be performed :

  • Define ground segment specifications, analyze interfaces including with flight elements.
  • Participate to the ground segment definition and design.
  • Define integration and validation plans at system level.
  • Drive tradeoffs analysis and propose technical choices.
  • Collaborate with our customers to find the perfect solution(s) to their need(s).
  • Interact with space agencies, customers and sub-contractors in exciting space projects.
  • Iterate with the software development team.

All this, following the Agile methodology that allows to work in sync with other team members, share knowledge and make suggestions. Throughout the project, you also have the opportunity to interact with space agencies and sub-contractors.

The team

You join a department of 10 people, deeply passionate about the technologies developed and the space sector. It is this interest in the unknown and the participation in a project bigger than oneself that drives each person to give the best of themselves. If you are dynamic, with the desire to bring a wind of freshness, we are waiting for you!

Profile

As a System Engineer, you have :

  • Master's degree in one of the following fields: Aerospace Engineering, computer science, Physics Engineering or related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in system and/or software engineering in a similar technical environment. A few years of experience in project management is also an advantage.
  • A solid knowledge of technical English
  • An interest for the space sector 👩‍🚀
  • Knowledge and experience with a number of the ground segment applicable IT programming languages or technologies such as Python, Java, Micro-services architecture, Cloud technology.
  • An experience in space mission ground systems is a real asset.

And beyond the IT aspect, you are also:

  • Creative in the way you solve problems and solutions-oriented
  • A team player and a good communicator
  • Eager to learn and grow your skill levels
  • Rigorous and concerned by the quality of the output delivered
  • A leader, with the ability to manage both the technical and human priorities

Offer

In exchange for your stellar potential, SPACEBEL offers you:

  • A permanent contract in a stimulating environment
  • An attractive and complete compensation package in line with your profile and experience
  • The possibility to work from home 2 days/week
  • An opportunity to challenge yourself in exciting projects using the latest technology
  • A collaborative company culture based on a rather flat hierarchy and with open-spaces that allow for a fluid exchange of information between the departments
  • Informal moments together (restaurants, sport challenges, events, …)
  • The possibility to specialize in the space field, thanks to on-demand training

The recruitment process

Do you want to reach into space with SPACEBEL? 🚀 Take the plunge: apply via the button below !

What are the next steps?

  • Sarah, HR Manager, calls you for a first discussion
  • You have an interview with Catherine Praile through Teams or on site
  • You have a second interview with the Director, Thierry Du Pré-Werson (The final countdown!)
  • It’s a fit between you and SPACEBEL? May your space adventure begin! 🪐

Placed on:Tue 3 October 2023
Location: Hoeilaart

Interested?

For more information:
Call SARAH JENNÉ
at the number: 04/361.81.11
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