
Project Director - SiltaSat - ReOrbit - Helsinki, Finland
Project Director
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Job Description
ReOrbit is looking for an experienced Project Director to lead a complex satellite project within the SiltaSat Program, overseeing the end‑to‑end development and delivery of a geostationary satellite system. As our Project Director, you will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence, program governance, supplier coordination, and successful execution across all engineering and delivery phases—from early design through launch and in‑orbit acceptance. 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. Responsibilities include leading the full lifecycle of GEO satellite development, overseeing cross‑functional engineering teams, ensuring program governance, providing strategic reporting, and fostering innovation. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 10+ years of satellite subsystem engineering experience, 3+ years in space project management, proven leadership, and excellent communication skills. ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into interconnected platforms defined by software. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with subsidiaries worldwide, ReOrbit offers a challenging environment, benefits, and a diverse team. Join us in building software-enabled satellites for secure communications.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 58 |
| Remote - Global | 7 |
| Bristol, UK | 3 |
| UK | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Bristol, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Fully Remote | 1 |
| London, UK | 1 |
| Remote - UK | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 7 |
| Manager | 4 |
| Software Engineer | 3 |
| Engineer | 2 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | 1 |
| Head of AOCS | 1 |
| Finance Business Partner | 1 |
| Senior | 1 |
| Senior System Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Satellite Systems Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Project Manager | 1 |
| AOCS Engineer | 1 |
| Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer | 1 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Flight Payload Software Engineer | 1 |
| Payload Engineer | 1 |
| Head of Avionics and Power Systems | 1 |
| Senior Procurement Manager | 1 |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 1 |
| Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Senior Financial Controller | 1 |
| Human Resources Professional | 1 |
| Test and Measurement Engineer | 1 |
| Electric Propulsion Engineer | 1 |
| Data & Automation Lead | 1 |
| Product Assurance | 1 |
| Vice President, Supply Chain | 1 |
| Telecommunications Payload Engineer | 1 |
| Ground Segment Engineer | 1 |
| Vice President | 1 |
| System Engineering | 1 |
| Product Assurance Specialist | 1 |
| Propulsion | 1 |
| Telemetry, Tracking & Command Engineer | 1 |
| Power System Engineer | 1 |
| Senior EMI/EMC Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Harness Engineer | 1 |
| Legal Counsel | 1 |
| Senior Mechanical Architect | 1 |
| Solutions Engineer | 1 |
| Talent Partner | 1 |
| Mechanical Architect | 1 |
| ERP Manager | 1 |
| Senior Payload Engineer/Architect | 1 |
| Technician | 1 |
| Finance Professional | 1 |
| Head of Facilities | 1 |
| IT Administrator | 1 |
| Engineering | 1 |
| Operations Engineer | 1 |
| Avionics System Engineer | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 23 |
| Senior | 16 |
| Manager | 5 |
ReOrbit appears in 75 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since July 2024. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Helsinki, Finland, Remote - Global, and Bristol, UK.
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Job Details
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of GEO satellite development, including design, manufacturing, qualification, launch preparation, and in‑orbit commissioning.
- Oversee cross‑functional engineering teams across mechanical, avionics, software, mission systems, and ground segment domains.
- Ensure program governance, schedule adherence, risk management, and quality compliance.
- Technical leadership and mentoring of engineering teams.
- Coordinate with international suppliers, launch providers, and ground‑segment partners.
- Oversee environmental testing, qualification campaigns, and GEO‑specific reliability assessments.
- Provide strategic reporting and program insights to the Vice President of Delivery.
- Foster innovation, technical leadership, and a high‑performance engineering culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in satellite subsystem engineering and development, preferably with GEO missions
- 3+ years of experience in space project management and governance
- Proven leadership of complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team-motivation skills
Education Level
BachelorBenefits & Perks
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