Systems Application Engineer

Munich - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are expanding our European presence and seeking a Systems Application Engineer to join our Munich team. This position bridges systems engineering integration and customer-facing support ensuring successful validation deployment and performance of CesiumAstros communication systems in Europe.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with team members and internal stakeholders both verbally and through written content.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support integration verification and test activities for communication payloads and ground systems.
Develop and execute test plans procedures and data analysis scripts for performance validation.
Support early system definition and requirements management for programs.
Represent CesiumAstro in technical discussions reviews and on-site demonstrations.
Provide feedback from testing and customer activities to inform design and product development.
Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical functional and program interfaces.
Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces ensuring end-to-end feasibility.
Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals and demonstrations.
Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management flow-down and traceability.
Coordinate with RF/Antenna Electrical and Software/FPGA engineers to ensure concept feasibility and compliance.
Support proposal development design reviews and technical documentation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering or related field.
5 years of experience in system engineering for communications payloads RF systems or space/defense platforms.
Hands-on experience with multidisciplinary hardware (electrical mechanical software integration).
Proven ability to capture and manage requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to customers
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel periodically to the U.S. for training and product familiarization.

WHAT WE OFFER

The opportunity to help establish CesiumAstros first European office and grow our Munich team.
High-impact role with direct exposure to leading EU space programs.
Competitive compensation package.
A collaborative innovative environment shaping the future of space communications

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starters nationality any previous or dual nationalities held place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organization.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with team members and internal stakeholders both verbally and through written content.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support integration verification and test activities for communication payloads and ground systems.
Develop and execute test plans procedures and data analysis scripts for performance validation.
Support early system definition and requirements management for programs.
Represent CesiumAstro in technical discussions reviews and on-site demonstrations.
Provide feedback from testing and customer activities to inform design and product development.
Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical functional and program interfaces.
Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces ensuring end-to-end feasibility.
Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals and demonstrations.
Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management flow-down and traceability.
Coordinate with RF/Antenna Electrical and Software/FPGA engineers to ensure concept feasibility and compliance.
Support proposal development design reviews and technical documentation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering or related field.
5 years of experience in system engineering for communications payloads RF systems or space/defense platforms.
Hands-on experience with multidisciplinary hardware (electrical mechanical software integration).
Proven ability to capture and manage requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to customers
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel periodically to the U.S. for training and product familiarization.

WHAT WE OFFER

The opportunity to help establish CesiumAstros first European office and grow our Munich team.
High-impact role with direct exposure to leading EU space programs.
Competitive compensation package.
A collaborative innovative environment shaping the future of space communications

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.