Starlab - Space Engineer Crew Systems Integration Lead (d/f/m)

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Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Starlab - Space Engineer Crew Systems Integration Lead (d/f/m)

We have an exciting opportunity for a position as Space Engineer Crew Systems Integration Lead for the Starlab project in the department of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Suborbital Missions, to complement and strengthen our existing team.

In addition to our ISS/Columbus activities, we have recently been involved in the Starlab project. This involves the conception and development of a commercial space station for Low Earth Orbit, which is supported as part of the NASA Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) program with the partner NanoRacks.

Your location

Bremen is a charming city full of history in the northwest of Germany. In addition to being one of the country’s greenest cities, it offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. It’s also a great place for seaside lovers, being located just an hour’s drive from the North Sea coast.

Your benefits

  • Attractive salary and special payments

  • 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions

  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

  • Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies

  • On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria

  • Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

  • Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Provide Crew Systems engineering expertise and support to the design and development of Starlab space segment 

  • Analyze, assess, and make recommendations regarding Starlab Crew Systems design and development, for the following functions:

    • General Habitability

    • Crew Quarters / Sleep Stations

    • Hygiene Provisions

    • Food Prep and Galley

    • Housekeeping

    • Waste & Trash Management

    • Stowage

    • Restraints and Mobility Aids

    • Maintenance Work Provisions

  • Definition of Crew Systems functional, interface and performance requirements and flow down into related subsystem specifications

  • Perform tailoring and tracking of Crew Systems Requirements

  • Support definition and development of low-, medium-, and high-fidelity mock-ups concepts and requirements

  • Support Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) test activities

Desired skills and qualifications

  • Degree in aerospace, electrical/mechanical engineering, computer science (or equivalent)

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of spacecraft operations/engineering, preferably with a focus on human spaceflight, Human Systems Integration, or Human Factors Engineering

  • Knowledge of spacecraft systems and subsystems architectures and mission support concepts

  • Ability to define and support programmatic aspects like engineering schedule and risks

  • Experience with Systems Engineering processes, techniques, e.g. with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and tools (e.g. CAMEO), Requirements Engineering and tools (DOORS, JAMA)

  • Ability to support integration and test activities on hardware and software

  • Effective at working in a multi-disciplinary and transnational team

  • Ability to learn fast, able to work pro-actively and comfortable working in full autonomy, attention to details

  • Good communication and presentation skills

  • Flexible in supporting business missions as required and open-minded spirit

  • Fluency in English, both in speech and writing - additional languages are a plus

This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Chief Engineering & Architecture

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