Head of Space Systems
SECURITY VETTING DIRECTIVE // MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
This job position requires a mandatory National Security Clearance. Candidates must meet the essential NATO security requirements to be eligible for certification:
- ■ Nationality: Active citizenship of a NATO member state.
- ■ Background Check: Clean criminal record and a clean financial/legal history.
- ■ Vetting Authorization: Formal consent to personal, professional and security background vetting.
SUPPORT PROTOCOL: Gaman will actively assist the selected candidate throughout the vetting process and fully cover all associated costs. Please note that obtaining and holding this security clearance is a strict requirement for contract signature and onboarding.
01 // OBJECTIVE & OVERVIEW
Leads the research, design, development and qualification of space assets at Gaman, including small satellites, satellite sub-systems, payload engineering, orbital mechanics, and ground-segment infrastructure. Provides technical authority across the full mission lifecycle — from concept definition and preliminary design review (PDR) through critical design review (CDR), integration, launch, and on-orbit operations. Acts as primary interface with ESA, national space agencies, and institutional partners.
02 // BASE FORMATION
- > MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, or Physics
- > Specialisation in spacecraft design, orbital mechanics, or space mission analysis
- > Complementary training in ECSS standards, systems engineering (INCOSE), and space project management
- > Knowledge of ESA ESTEC technical standards and space qualification procedures
03 // REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role
- Hands-on experience in satellite design, AIT (Assembly, Integration and Testing) and space segment verification
- Demonstrated track record in LEO/MEO mission design and payload integration
- Experience with space project management methodologies (ECSS-M, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
- Knowledge of procurement and supplier management in space programmes
- Experience interfacing with institutional customers (ESA, EC, national agencies)
04 // TECHNICAL COMPETENCY INDEX
JOB APPLICATION
To submit your job application, please email your resume and experience details directly to Gaman's recruitment team.
- ■ Experience Profile: Exactly 3 bullet points summarizing your core achievements and relevance.
- ■ Dossier Attachment: Your complete CV/Resume in PDF format attached to the e-mail.