Senior Research Strategist (m/f/x)

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.