Senior Research Strategist (m/f/x)
München
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your way into the future
We are seeking a Senior Research Strategist with deep expertise in Satellite Communication Systems, preferable knowledge in (Optical Communications)– to define architectures for next-generation systems, including the support / lead of the preparation of technical proposals. This role blends advanced system engineering with competitive proposal development to secure funding and contracts for cutting-edge programs.
What awaits you at Mynaric
- Author and integrate technical sections of proposals, white papers, and RFP responses, translating complex designs into compelling narratives.
- Lead concept development, system-level design, and architecture definition of portfolio-complementing new technical solutions for FSO, QKD, etc.
- Develop end-to-end link budgets, performance models, and risk analyses for proposed architectures.
- Define system requirements, interfaces, and verification plans across multiple subsystems.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, subcontractors, and research institutions to coordinate technical inputs for proposals.
- Provide technical leadership during proposal reviews and design reviews.
What you bring with you
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Quantum Information Science, or a related field.
- Proven track record of architecting and/or winning funded projects in the national and international environment (ESA, EC, etc.).
- Proven experience in system-level design, preferable in Free Space Optical Communication.
- Ability to produce link budgets, performance simulations, and trade-off analyses.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with ESA and EC funding processes.
What we offer you
- Expertise in photonics, laser systems, modulation formats, and PAT (pointing, acquisition, tracking) subsystems.
- Expertise in system design of satellite communication systems
- Knowledge of quantum communication protocols.
- Experience leading international, multidisciplinary teams.
About us
Mynaric produces optical fiber for the skies and, as a pioneer in laser communications, enables extremely fast and secure wireless data transmission between satellites, drones and the ground. The products are used by well-known international technology companies to build global communication networks. The emerging Internet over the clouds will connect the previously disconnected 3 billion people, bring the Internet of Things to the remotest corners of the earth and make international communication more secure than ever.