Senior Satellite Avionics Systems Engineer

ReOrbit is looking for a motivated Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to join the team at our HQ in Helsinki, Finland. We are looking for an experienced engineer who is proactive and confident to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of the team, communicating with internal teams and external partners.  

You will be responsible for the high-level avionics systems design for our new project, developing a solution using hardware with flight heritage from our trusted suppliers, as well as supporting other projects across the company. This is an exciting opportunity to work across all the projects for the company, pushing the boundaries of existing space data technology. 

Responsibilities 

• Define the overall avionics architecture of the satellite platforms and maintain the models/diagrams throughout the lifetime of the project  
• Design and overall grounding and bonding architecture of our spacecraft  
• Design and maintain the electrical circuit diagrams and its respective interfaces  
• Participate in interfaces definitions between different subsystems  
• Participate in supply chain definition for batteries, power distribution units, and the like  
• Prepare reports and presentations about avionics subsystem  
• Functional testing and qualification of all the avionics components  

Skills & Requirements  

• Minimum of 5 years' working within the space industry (excluding nanosats or microsats) in an avionics systems role.
• Knowledge and professional experience of the full lifecycle of avionics subsystems. 
• High level system design of avionics subsystem. 
• Ability to analyse data, derive conclusions, and manage design documentation as well as review and approve design changes. 
• Comfortable working closely with external vendors and consortium partners. 
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team. 
• Fluent written and spoken skills in English.
• To already be based in Helsinki or open to relocation.

Working at ReOrbit  

At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. We’re all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength. Our hierarchies are designed thoughtfully, and titles reflect the work we do.

As a team, we value open communication, facts and evidence (instead of speculation), and trust as we want to ensure everyone feels safe and secure to voice their opinions and speak their minds. We believe this supportive environment is a driver of innovation and collaboration. In other words, making a difference. 

We offer 

• Challenging but rewarding environment – you will thrive if you are always reflecting on how to make things better. Your ideas will be heard   

• Ambitious and supportive network of people, who are motivated to change the space industry, bringing expertise from both classic and new space   

• Benefits such as lunch vouchers, free gym, events, parties, occupational health care - but most importantly a possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team, connected by similar mindset and sense of humour  

• We like to spend time together! You can choose activities whichever is to your liking – runOrbit, climbOrbit; become ping pong or board games champion (warning – not easy to compete with existing ones) 
• We support relocation and integration into Finnish society, find some experiences about relocation here

Please, submit your application as soon as possible - we are excited to hear from you and can’t wait to discover your unique skills and experiences.   

What do we do?  

ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into truly intelligent, interconnected platforms, defined by software. Our satellite design philosophy revolves around the idea that satellites must network, communicate with each other and thus improve mission efficiency. How can this be achieved? Thanks to a flexible software-first architecture, where all these aspects are dealt with upfront in the mission concept, as integrated functionalities.  

ReOrbit’s top-notch team of software engineers and system architects develop in-house software, procure hardware from the best-in-class suppliers, and seamlessly integrate the components to create flexible and secure satellites. Today, we are a rapidly growing company building a very strong multidisciplinary team to support our activities. We are headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with a subsidiary in Bariloche, Argentina. 

For agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs for our open vacancies. Any CV sent to our team unsolicited will reserve us the right to pursue a candidate without obligation to the sender. All candidate submissions must be conducted through our official channels and in accordance with our terms of engagement.