Senior Power System Engineer

ReOrbit is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to the development of our next generation of satellite communication platforms.

As our new Senior Power Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the evolution of our Small Satcom platform, working across the full development lifecycle—from mission analysis and subsystem architecture through design, development and AIT. You will work closely with systems, payload, propulsion, AIT and supplier teams to define and deliver robust power solutions for demanding space missions.

It's an exciting chance to join a dynamic start-up, with the opportunity to make a real impact, to reach our goal of pushing the boundaries of space data transfer.

This job can be based in our headquarter in Helsinki, Finland or Bengaluru, India.

Responsibilities

• Analyse mission requirements and define power needs across all mission phases, including payload and propulsion operational modes.

• Define the Power Subsystem architecture based on mission analysis and system-level requirements.

• Develop and maintain requirements and specifications for the Power Subsystem, PCDU, Battery Unit, Solar Arrays and SADA.

• Work closely with suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure effective subsystem development and integration.

• Coordinate technical interactions with Battery, Solar Array, PCDU and SADA providers.

• Prepare and review technical documentation based on system architecture, analysis and unit-level specifications.

• Lead and support Power Subsystem AIT activities in line with the defined architecture.

• Define and support the development and acceptance of EGSE for Power Subsystem AIT.

• Contribute to technical reviews, design decisions and change activities throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in power systems engineering.

• Significant professional experience in the GEO space industry, preferably working on large satellite platforms.

• Strong understanding of the full lifecycle of satellite power systems, from requirements and architecture through design, development, verification and AIT.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyse technical data, derive conclusions and make sound engineering decisions.

• Experience reviewing, managing and approving technical documentation, requirements and engineering changes.