Systems Engineer Verified today

Open Cosmos · Porto, Portugal · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-16

What You'll Be Doing

  • Support spacecraft system design, integration, and verification activities across multiple missions
  • Contribute to system architecture definition and interface management between spacecraft subsystems
  • Perform system-level analysis, trade studies, and performance assessments within assigned areas
  • Support requirements definition, traceability, and verification activities across systems and subsystems
  • Contribute to verification and validation planning, execution, and issue resolution activities
  • Apply MBSE methodologies and tools to support structured system development
  • Maintain system models, technical documentation, and engineering artefacts throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support FMECA activities and contribute to Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) strategies
  • Work closely with subsystem teams across power, AOCS, communications, propulsion, thermal, and mechanical domains
  • Support Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities including functional and environmental testing
  • Provide technical support to suppliers, design reviews, bids, and mission documentation activities

What You'll Bring

  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles within satellite or complex multidisciplinary engineering environments
  • Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system-level design concepts
  • Familiarity with requirements management, verification, validation, and interface control activities
  • Awareness of MBSE methodologies and tools such as Capella, MagicDraw, or similar platforms
  • Understanding of FMECA, FDIR, CONOPS, system budgets, and mission-level analysis activities
  • Capability to support integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities within complex engineering programmes
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary technical teams
  • A structured and methodical approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail
  • A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute across the full mission lifecycle

You must have the legal right to work in Portugal. Submit your application in English.