Engineering Manager – Solar Array (all genders)
Engineering Manager at a Berlin satellite startup who leads solar array development projects end to end — defining the technical roadmap, managing risks and suppliers, and building/leading a multidisciplinary engineering team while staying hands-on with project deliverables. Core background: aerospace project management plus hands-on solar array development, integration, and testing.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Berlin
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end aerospace projects
- Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Familiarity with project management frameworks, including Agile methodologies
- Hands-on experience in solar array development, integration, assembly, and testing
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Full description
Join the Pinnacle of Satellite Technology Advancement in Germany!
Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Satellite Equipment Engineering department and lead solar array development projects from initiation to completion.
Your responsibilities will include building and leading your team, as well as actively planning and executing projects to ensure the successful delivery of products to our satellite mission teams. This role combines team leadership with hands-on responsibility for project deliverables. Positioned at the nexus between engineers, and both internal and external suppliers, you will play a central role in orchestrating mission success.
- You lead solar array development projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- You define and own the technical vision for solar array panel development, translating mission requirements and business objectives into a clear direction for future designs and capabilities.
- You establish and maintain the technology roadmap, lead architecture decisions and engineering trade studies, and provide technical direction throughout development.
- You identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
- You collaborate closely with satellite mission teams and Business Development to understand customer needs and mission requirements.
- You build, manage, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, taking ownership of team deliverables and ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards.
- You lead through context, trust, and empowerment, enabling your team to take ownership, grow, and deliver their best work.
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- You bring a proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end aerospace projects.
- You have experience leading and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- You are familiar with different project management frameworks, including Agile methodologies.
- You bring hands-on experience in solar array development, integration, assembly, and testing.
- You have excellent communication and leadership skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.