Network Engineer

Job Description

Location: Gilching, Germany
Working hours: Full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship
Submission deadline: 2026-01-12

About LSE Space
We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.

Are you fuelled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?

If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Network Engineer. We are seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to contribute to on of our service teams.

Security
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, IT or a similar discipline
• Proven and strong experience in network engineering  
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, security measures, and network monitoring tools
• Expertise in Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or similar preferred
• Experience in space missions ground system operations or maintenance
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Knowledge about or experience in ground segment operations is a big plus
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain complex network systems and infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues to ensure minimal downtime
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements
• Ensure network security through firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures
• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot VPNs, firewalls, switches, and routers to ensure secure network operations
• Collaborate with other teams on projects and network scalability
  
  

Job Benefits

What we offer: 

• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events. 
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation. 
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
• Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

 

Our Values:

Customer Passion  - Collaboration -  Care - Curiosity - Courage
In particular this means we always put our customers’ needs at the forefront of everything we do. We aspire to a high level of customer passion. Our policy, as a fair and loyal partner, is to focus on our customers’ goals and generate innovative solutions tailored to the project. Collaboration is the key to our success – one for all and all for one. We care for our people and try to make everything happen – for our employees AND our customers. Only with a high employee well-being our success is possible. We are reliable and result-oriented all the way and we always strive to deliver better than expected. This approach is essential for the benefit of both our clients and teams. As a result, we are able to preserve a spirit of trust and fairness between customers, partners and employees.   
    
LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 Please submit your application and all accompanying documents in English.