
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 |
| Bristol, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Remote - UK | 1 |
| Fully Remote | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| London, UK | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 7 |
| Manager | 4 |
| Software Engineer | 3 |
| Engineer | 2 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 2 |
| Head of Facilities | 1 |
| Product Assurance Specialist | 1 |
| ERP Manager | 1 |
| Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Propulsion | 1 |
| Talent Partner | 1 |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 1 |
| Vice President | 1 |
| Finance Business Partner | 1 |
| Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer | 1 |
| Vice President, Supply Chain | 1 |
| Senior Financial Controller | 1 |
| IT Administrator | 1 |
| AOCS Engineer | 1 |
| Test and Measurement Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Project Manager | 1 |
| Payload Engineer | 1 |
| Human Resources Professional | 1 |
| Senior System Engineer | 1 |
| Technician | 1 |
| Senior | 1 |
| Engineering | 1 |
| Senior EMI/EMC Engineer | 1 |
| Head of AOCS | 1 |
| Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | 1 |
| Operations Engineer | 1 |
| Telemetry, Tracking & Command Engineer | 1 |
| Power System Engineer | 1 |
| Finance Professional | 1 |
| Data & Automation Lead | 1 |
| Electric Propulsion Engineer | 1 |
| Ground Segment Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Satellite Systems Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Mechanical Architect | 1 |
| Solutions Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Harness Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Procurement Manager | 1 |
| System Engineering | 1 |
| Senior Payload Engineer/Architect | 1 |
| Legal Counsel | 1 |
| Flight Payload Software Engineer | 1 |
| Mechanical Architect | 1 |
| Product Assurance | 1 |
| Head of Avionics and Power Systems | 1 |
| Avionics System Engineer | 1 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Telecommunications Payload 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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