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Project Director - SiltaSat - ReOrbit - Helsinki, Finland

Project Director

Posted: June 10, 2026
Posted 19 days ago
Last seen in crawl: June 25, 2026 (4d ago)
Estimated Expiry: July 15, 2026
Role & Management
Role Level:Mid-Level
Job Type
Experience
10 years
Required Languages

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

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Technology
Headcount: 100 - ?
Current open roles at ReOrbit on JobCrawls
LocationActive listings
Helsinki, Finland58
Remote - Global7
Bristol, UK3
UK2
Bristol, United Kingdom1
Remote - UK1
Fully Remote1
United Kingdom1
London, UK1
Current role mix at ReOrbit on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Human Resources Specialist7
Manager4
Software Engineer3
Engineer2
Structural Analysis Engineer2
Head of Facilities1
Product Assurance Specialist1
ERP Manager1
Engineering Manager1
Propulsion1
Talent Partner1
Supply Chain Specialist1
Vice President1
Finance Business Partner1
Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer1
Vice President, Supply Chain1
Senior Financial Controller1
IT Administrator1
AOCS Engineer1
Test and Measurement Engineer1
Senior Project Manager1
Payload Engineer1
Human Resources Professional1
Senior System Engineer1
Technician1
Senior1
Engineering1
Senior EMI/EMC Engineer1
Head of AOCS1
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer1
Operations Engineer1
Telemetry, Tracking & Command Engineer1
Power System Engineer1
Finance Professional1
Data & Automation Lead1
Electric Propulsion Engineer1
Ground Segment Engineer1
Senior Satellite Systems Engineer1
Senior Mechanical Architect1
Solutions Engineer1
Senior Harness Engineer1
Senior Procurement Manager1
System Engineering1
Senior Payload Engineer/Architect1
Legal Counsel1
Flight Payload Software Engineer1
Mechanical Architect1
Product Assurance1
Head of Avionics and Power Systems1
Avionics System Engineer1
Healthcare Professional1
Telecommunications Payload Engineer1
Current role-level mix at ReOrbit on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level23
Senior16
Manager5

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

Bachelor

Benefits & Perks

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