Ground Segment System Engineer
Job description
Ground segment engineer at a European defence technology company, responsible for designing and developing ground segment systems including command & control, telemetry, communications links and ground support equipment. The role supports integration, test and launch campaign operations.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Design and develop ground segment systems: command & control, telemetry, communications links, and ground support equipment
- Define ground segment requirements and manage interfaces with vehicle avionics and flight control systems
- Support integration and test of ground segment hardware and software
- Support launch and test campaign operations from the ground segment side
- Maintain technical documentation in line with requirements
What we're looking for
- Degree in Electrical, Software, or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience with ground control systems, telemetry, or communications systems
- Systems engineering experience (requirements, interfaces, V&V)
- Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Must be an EU/NATO/German citizen and eligible for Security Clearance
Nice to have
- Familiarity with RF communications, data links, or command & control software
Benefits
A mission-driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe's most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security
Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow
A fast-paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions
A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly
- High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes
- Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy
How to get hired
- 1Apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent
- 2Every application is reviewed and candidates are aimed to be responded to within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no
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About Hypersonica
Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability
Hypersonica is a small, elite team working on problems that matter in European defence technology, solving them fast. It hires a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.
Mission
To deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard, contributing directly to Europe's technological independence.
Key facts
- Defence technology
- Small, elite, talent-dense team
- Works on European defence technology and hypersonic capability
- No time tracking, no micromanagement
- Offers real share options
What they value
- Clarity
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Ownership and autonomy
- Initiative