Project Manager, IVV, Satellite Systems, IRIS2 Programme Office (Munich (Unterföhring), DE)

SES
München
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

IRIS2 is the new European Union secure satellite constellation. This project is the European Union's answer to the pressing challenges of tomorrow to provide secure connectivity services and enhanced communication capacities to the EU and its Member States. In addition, as well as to governmental users, private companies and European citizens while benefiting from ensuring high-speed internet broadband to cope with connectivity dead zones.

SES - together with other consortium partners and core members - was selected by the European Commission to build and to operate the IRIS2 multi-orbit satellite constellation.

The IRIS2 team enters next project phases, we seek and there is a strong need of support for all the activities around service provisioning and products that the system can offer in the future.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
  • The IVV Technical Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and technical oversight of Integration, Verification, and Validation (IVV) activities for satellite systems. The role ensures that spacecraft, payload, and ground interface requirements are fully verified and validated against customer, regulatory, and mission requirements.
  • Acting as the bridge between systems engineering, AIT, product assurance, and programme management, the IVV Technical Project Manager ensures robust verification coverage, schedule adherence, risk control, and technical compliance throughout the satellite lifecycle-from design to launch readiness.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

IVV Planning & Management
  • Define, maintain, and control the IVV strategy, ensuring full traceability to system and mission requirements.
  • Develop and manage IVV plans, verification control documents (VCD), and test matrices.
  • Plan and monitor IVV schedules, milestones, and resource allocation in alignment with programme objectives.
  • Coordinate internal and external IVV activities across payload, platform, and system levels.
Technical Coordination
  • Interface with Systems Engineering to ensure clear, verifiable, and testable requirements.
  • Coordinate verification activities across:
    • Equipment level
    • Subsystem level
    • Spacecraft system level
  • Ensure alignment between IVV approach and AIT flow (functional, environmental, and operational validation).
Test & Verification Oversight
  • Plan and support integration and verification campaigns including:
    • Functional testing
    • Environmental testing (TV, TB, vibro acoustic, EMC)
    • End to end system validation
  • Prepare and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Qualification Reviews (QR), and Acceptance Reviews (AR).
  • Oversee verification evidence generation, data review, and compliance closure.
Stakeholder & Interface Management
  • Act as the focal point for IVV related coordination with:
    • Engineering teams
    • AIT teams and test facilities
    • Product Assurance / Quality
    • External suppliers and partners
    • Customers and space agencies
  • Support programme reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) from an IVV perspective.
Risk, Quality & Compliance
  • Identify IVV related technical, schedule, and resource risks; implement mitigation actions.
  • Manage non conformances, deviations, and waivers related to IVV activities.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards (ECSS, ESA, NASA, company processes).
  • Support anomaly investigations and lessons learned initiatives.
COMPETENCIES
  • Strong understanding of the satellite lifecycle and system architecture.
  • Solid knowledge of IVV methodologies, verification logic, and test philosophies.
  • Ability to analyse requirements and define appropriate verification approaches (test, analysis, inspection, demonstration).
  • Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder coordination skills.
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities.
  • Structured, detail oriented, and quality driven mindset.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • Master's degree in aerospace engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in IVV, AIT, or System Engineering within space or complex system projects.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken
  • Any other European Language is considered an asset
  • Proven experience in verification planning and execution for satellite or high reliability systems.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary and matrix organisation.
  • Experience with ESA or institutional programmes.
  • Knowledge of ECSS standards and product assurance processes.
  • Experience with payload or platform subsystems verification.
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools and IVV tracking tools.
  • Project management certification (PMP®, PRINCE2, IPMA).
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS
  • The candidate must be eligible for a "SECRET" security clearance, in accordance with the national regulations as well as EU/ESA/NATO equivalents
  • Willing to work 60% onsite from office
  • Travel as required for project realization purposes
SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Veröffentlicht am 2026-05-26

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