Are you the Mission & Systems Engineer we're looking for?

• 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.

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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.