Project Director - SiltaSat
About this role
<p>ReOrbit is looking for <span>an experienced Project Director to lead a complex satellite project within the SiltaSat Program, overseeing the end‑to‑end development and delivery of a geostationary satellite system. </span></p><p>As our Project Director, you will be responsible for ensuring <span>technical excellence, program governance, supplier coordination, and successful execution across all engineering and delivery phases—from early design through launch and in‑orbit acceptance.</span></p><p>It's an exciting chance to join a dynamic start-up, with the opportunity to make a real impact, to reach our goal of pushing the boundaries of space data transfer. </p><p></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Lead the full lifecycle of GEO satellite development, including design, manufacturing, qualification, launch preparation, and in‑orbit commissioning.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Oversee cross‑functional engineering teams across mechanical, avionics, software, mission systems, and ground segment domains.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure program governance, schedule adherence, risk management, and quality compliance.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Technical leadership and mentoring of engineering teams.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Coordinate with international suppliers, launch providers, and ground‑segment partners.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Oversee environmental testing, qualification campaigns, and GEO‑specific reliability assessments.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Provide strategic reporting and program insights to the Vice President of Delivery.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Foster innovation, technical leadership, and a high‑performance engineering culture.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Skills and Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s degree is an advantage.</span></p></li><li><p><span>10+ years of experience in satellite subsystem engineering and development, preferably with GEO missions</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong understanding of GEO satellite lifecycle, qualification processes, and long‑duration mission requirements.</span></p></li><li><p><span>3+ years of experience in space project management and governance.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proven leadership of complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering programs.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team‑motivation skills.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to inspire innovative thinking and drive breakthrough solutions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Startup‑growth mindset with the ability to turn ambitious concepts into deliverable outcomes.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>What does ReOrbit do?</strong></p><p>ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into truly intelligent, interconnected platforms, defined by software. Our satellite design philosophy revolves around the idea that satellites must network, communicate with each other and thus improve mission efficiency. How can this be achieved? Thanks to a flexible software-first architecture, where all these aspects are dealt with upfront in the mission concept, as integrated functionalities.</p><p>ReOrbit’s top-notch team of software engineers and system architects develop in-house software, procure hardware from the best-in-class suppliers, and seamlessly integrate the components to create flexible and secure satellites. Today, we are a rapidly growing company building a very strong multidisciplinary team to support our activities. We are headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with a subsidiaries in Bristol, UK, Bariloche, Argentina and Bengaluru, India.</p><p><strong>Working at ReOrbit</strong></p><p>At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. We’re all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength. </p><p>We offer</p><ul><li><p>Challenging but rewarding environment – you will