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Senior Power Systems Engineer

Power Systems Engineer

Posted Oct 5 (13 days ago) · Last updated Oct 18

Key facts

Senior satellite power systems role; requires 10+ years’ experience and GEO space industry expertise.

How this salary compares

Estimated €2,720 - €3,18917% below this company
This salary is competitive with the market medianBased on 4,591 job postings
Monthly salary comparison for Power Systems Engineer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
this company€2,400 per month€2,957 per month€4,000 per month
This offer€2,720 per month€2,955 per month€3,189 per month

Estimated from 4,439 comparable listings

Est. take-home €2,195 - €2,486

Where and how
Helsinki, Finland · Bengaluru, IndiaHybrid (Helsinki office)Senior
Languages required
English
Education
Bachelor
Experience
10 years experience

Original job ad

As published by ReOrbit

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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. - Comfortable working cross-functionally with systems, payload, propulsion, AIT and other engineering teams. - Experience working with external suppliers, vendors and consortium partners. - Clear and effective technical communication and documentation skills in English, both written and spoken. - Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary engineering team. What does ReOrbit do? ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into truly intelligent, interconnected platforms, defined by software. Our satellite design philosophy revolves around the idea that satellites must network, communicate with each other and thus improve mission efficiency. How can this be achieved? Thanks to a flexible software-first architecture, where all these aspects are dealt with upfront in the mission concept, as integrated functionalities. ReOrbit’s top-notch team of software engineers and system architects develop in-house software, procure hardware from the best-in-class suppliers, and seamlessly integrate the components to create flexible and secure satellites. Today, we are a rapidly growing company building a very strong multidisciplinary team to support our activities. We are headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with a subsidiaries in Bristol, UK, Bariloche, Argentina and Bengaluru, India. Working at ReOrbit At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. We’re all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength. We offer - Challenging but rewarding environment – you will thrive if you are always reflecting on how to make things better. Your ideas will be heard. - Ambitious and supportive network of people, who are motivated to change the space industry, bringing expertise from both classic and new space. - Benefits such as lunch vouchers, events, parties, occupational health care and additional health insurance - but most importantly a possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team, connected by similar mindset and sense of humor. - We like to spend time together! You can choose activities whichever is to your liking – runOrbit, climbOrbit; become ping pong or board games champion. - We support relocation and integration into Finnish society. Join us in our journey of building software enabled satellites for secure communications and, thus, creating the most compelling in space data flow company of the new space era. The Company may require a security clearance for certain positions. Any such security clearance will be conducted in accordance with applicable law and the Company's relevant policies. For agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs for our open vacancies. Any CV sent to our team unsolicited will reserve us the right to pursue a candidate without obligation to the sender. All candidate submissions must be conducted through our official channels and in accordance with our terms of engagement.

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field
  • At least 10 years of relevant power systems engineering experience
  • Significant professional experience in the GEO space industry; large satellite platform experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of the full satellite power systems lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, development, verification and AIT
  • Strong analytical skills and sound engineering decision-making ability
  • Experience reviewing, managing and approving technical documentation, requirements and engineering changes
  • Experience working with external suppliers, vendors and consortium partners
  • Clear written and spoken technical communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

  • Analyse mission requirements and define power needs for every mission phase, including payload and propulsion operating modes
  • Define Power Subsystem architecture from mission analysis and system-level requirements
  • Develop and maintain requirements and specifications for the Power Subsystem, PCDU, Battery Unit, Solar Arrays and SADA
  • Work with suppliers and internal engineering teams on 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
  • Define and support development and acceptance of EGSE for Power Subsystem AIT
  • Contribute to technical reviews, design decisions and change activities throughout development

Skills & technologies

Power Systems EngineeringMission AnalysisSubsystem ArchitectureRequirements ManagementTechnical DocumentationSatellite Power SystemsAITEGSEPCDUBattery SystemsSolar ArraysSADASystems Engineering

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About ReOrbit

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ReOrbit · 16 open roles
Top locations (all time): Helsinki, Finland · 90 · Remote - Global · 12 · Bengaluru, India · 11 · +8 other locations
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Current open roles at ReOrbit on JobCrawls
LocationActive listings
Helsinki, Finland90
Remote - Global12
Bengaluru, India11
Remote - Finland5
Bristol, UK3
UK2
London, UK1
Bristol, United Kingdom1
Remote - UK1
United Kingdom1
Remote - EU1
Current role mix at ReOrbit on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Manager4
Project Manager3
Payload Engineer2
Digital Twin Software Engineer2
Buyer2
Power System Engineer2
Structural Analysis Engineer2
AOCS Engineer2
ERP Manager1
Satellite AIT Technician1
Head of Business Operations1
System Engineering1
Senior Satellite Systems Engineer1
Executive Business Partner1
Telecommunications Payload Engineer1
Head of AOCS1
Senior System Engineer1
Satellite Payload Engineer1
Flight Platform Software Engineer1
Avionics Systems Engineer1
AIT Technician1
Payload Architecture1
Senior Payload Engineer/Architect1
Propulsion1
Spacecraft Production Planner1
Senior EMI/EMC Engineer1
Head of HR1
Head of Avionics and Power Systems1
Finance Business Partner1
HR Internship1
Ground Segment Engineer1
Talent Acquisition Specialist1
Power Systems Engineer1
Telemetry, Tracking & Command Engineer1
Legal Counsel1
Sales Director1
Senior Mechanical Architect1
Product Security Lead1
RAMS Engineer1
Talent Acquisition1
HR Business Partner1
Senior1
IT Lead1
Vice President1
Payload Software Engineer1
Product Assurance1
Electric Propulsion Engineer1
Solutions Engineer1
Mechanical Design Engineer1
Head of Product Assurance & Quality1
Business Analyst1
Safety Engineer1
Program Manager1
Procurement Intern1
Avionics System Engineer1
ESD and Safety Engineer1
Executive Assistant1
Engineering1
Engineer1
Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer1
AIT Engineer1
Senior Harness Engineer1
Senior Project Manager1
Operations Engineer1
Head of Facilities1
Talent Partner1
Flight Payload Software Engineer1
Senior Procurement Manager1
Mechanical and Thermal Engineering Lead1
Propulsion Engineer1
Senior EGSE System Engineer1
Cybersecurity Lead1
Technician1
Mechanical Architect1
Training and Documentation Manager1
Project Director1
Finance Professional1
Senior Financial Controller1
Product Security Owner1
Total Rewards Specialist1
IVVQ Software Engineer1
Network and OT Engineer1
Open Application1
Ground Systems Integration Engineer1
Vice President, Supply Chain1
Data & Automation Lead1
Document & Configuration Control Engineer1
Product Assurance Specialist1
IT Administrator1
Supply Chain Specialist1
Test and Measurement Engineer1
Current role-level mix at ReOrbit on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Senior50
Mid-Level24
Director12
Manager10
Executive3
Intern2
Junior1
About the employer

ReOrbit develops software-defined, interconnected satellite platforms. It develops software in-house, sources hardware from suppliers and integrates components into flexible, secure satellites. The company is headquartered in Helsinki and has subsidiaries in Bristol, Bariloche and Bengaluru.

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