Senior Payload Design Engineer
Paris
France
€90000.00/year
Permanent
Payload Engineering
Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Senior Payload Design Engineer on behalf of a business in Paris.
About the Role
As a Senior Payload Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of experimental payloads for near-Earth and orbital missions, including their current collaboration with VAST. The role spans concept definition, mechanical and systems design, testing, and mission operations. Working with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, you will ensure that payloads meet mission objectives, safety requirements, and performance targets. This position is suited for engineers experienced with institutional or commercial space programs who thrive in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environments.
Responsibilities
* Lead payload design and integration from concept to flight operations
* Define and manage system and interface requirements across disciplines
* Conduct testing, verification, and validation of flight hardware
* Support mission planning and coordination with launch providers
* Ensure compliance with commercial spaceflight and safety standards
* Resolve technical issues during assembly and qualification phases
* Maintain technical documentation, reports, and configuration updates
* Participate in design reviews and continuous system optimization
Profile / Qualifications
* Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or systems engineering
* 6+ years of experience in payload or flight hardware design for space missions
* Strong understanding of mechanical and fluidic systems, structures, and electronics packaging
* Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and assembly management
* Knowledge of testing, qualification, and certification standards for spaceflight
* Experience in payload integration and mission coordination with launch providers
* Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills
* Prior experience with NASA, ESA, or commercial programs such as SpaceX or Blue Origin preferred
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sebastian Prins
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