Mission & Systems Engineer

We chart new space, using steep learning curves as launchpads and challenging the status quo with a fresh perspective.

We pair a bold vision with fast, competent execution to turn ambitious ideas into reliable results.

We are driven by a shared purpose, through collaboration we achieve innovation.

Backed by industry leaders

Backed by Imec.istart, ESA, and the European Commission, we’re growing fast and preparing for our first rocket launch. If you want to shape the future of space infrastructure, you’ll feel right at home at EDGX.

• Missions: Own the system engineering for our missions end-to-end. Define mission objectives, concept of operations, success criteria, and the mission timeline from development through commissioning.
• Requirements & Interface Management: Derive system-level requirements from mission objectives, manage interfaces with spacecraft bus or platform providers, and maintain interface control documents. Flow requirements down to internal subsystem specifications.
• Hosted Payload Architecture: Architect turnkey processing solutions by integrating EDGX computers with commercial subsystems (sensors, communication modules, power & thermal systems) into complete hosted payloads ready for flight on third-party platforms.
• Platform Integration: Manage the technical interface with host satellite operators and platform providers. Ensure our payload meets their mechanical, electrical, thermal, and data interface requirements.
• Mission Operations: Define and execute operational procedures: command sequences, data downlink plans, health monitoring, and contingency procedures. Monitor operational status and accumulated flight hours across all missions.
• Commissioning & On-Orbit Support: Lead the commissioning phase after launch. Support early operations, anomaly investigation, performance monitoring, and OTA software updates.
• Compute-as-a-Service Vision: Contribute to the long-term strategy of deploying EDGX compute infrastructure across a constellation of hosted payload opportunities, turning individual mission slots into a scalable orbital compute network.

• Space systems experience: You have several years of experience in space systems engineering. You’ve worked on real missions (whether as a systems engineer, payload engineer, or in a related role) and you understand the full mission lifecycle from requirements through operations.
• Systems thinking: You naturally think at the system level: interfaces, budgets, trade-offs, failure modes. You’re comfortable managing requirements traceability and working across electrical, mechanical, software, and thermal disciplines.
• Operations experience: Hands‑on experience with mission operations (LEOP, commissioning, ground segment) is a strong plus. If you haven’t done it yet, you should be eager to own it.
• Integration mindset: You’re energised by the challenge of combining different subsystems and components into a working whole. You enjoy the puzzle of making things fit, mechanically, electrically, and operationally.
• Entrepreneurial drive: The compute‑as‑a‑service vision excites you. You want to be part of building orbital datacenter infrastructure.
• Languages: English proficiency is mandatory. A second language (Dutch, German, French, etc.) is appreciated.

Joining EDGX means becoming part of an exciting journey to revolutionise the space industry. Here’s what you can expect:

• Fly Hardware: This isn’t a paper exercise. You’ll take real hardware to orbit and operate it.
• Build Orbital Infrastructure: Help shape EDGX’s long‑term vision of deploying compute infrastructure across LEO.
• International Exposure: Work with satellite operators, platform providers, launch service providers, and agencies across Europe and beyond.
• Startup Culture: Join a fast‑growing spacetech startup with a young, driven team and a dynamic, hands‑on culture.
• Global Network: Build strong relationships with international partners such as IMEC, ESA, the European Commission, and industry leaders.

And of course, a range of benefits that will keep you satisfied and supported:

• Compensation & Benefits: Receive a competitive salary package with extra‑legal benefits, including a company car or mobility budget.
• Team Life: Take part in monthly Wacky Fridays with team events, dinners, and team‑building activities.