Small-lift launcher manufacturer developing reusable vehicles for European satellite operators
Sirius Space Services designs and manufactures small-lift launchers (payload capacity up to 1,100 kg) from its integrated production facility near Paris. The tech stack—MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN for multi-physics simulation paired with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and manufacturing software (Mastercam, CNC)—reflects a vertically integrated aerospace operation focused on propulsion optimization and structural analysis. Active projects cluster around engine functional optimization, GNC (guidance, navigation, and control) robustness, and launcher subsystem integration; pain points center on production scaling, reusable-engine durability, and meeting aerospace qualification standards—typical constraints for a young launcher company ramping manufacturing.
Sirius Space Services, founded in 2020 and based in Nanterre, France, develops a family of small-lift launchers (Sirius 1, 13, and 15) targeting responsive, affordable access to orbit for satellite operators across Europe. The company designs and manufactures its vehicles in-house, including engines and subsystems, via an integrated production facility called SERM by Sirius. The engineering and manufacturing team of 180 is split primarily between core propulsion and structural disciplines, with active hiring concentrated in engineering and manufacturing roles. The company has received dual recognition through France 2030 Mini and Micro-Launcher funding and inclusion in the French Tech 2030 program.
Sirius uses SolidWorks, CATIA, and NX for design; MATLAB, Simulink, and Blender for modeling; and ANSYS Mechanical, ABAQUS, and NASTRAN for structural and multi-physics analysis. CNC and Mastercam handle manufacturing planning.
Yes. Engineering roles account for 14 of 22 active positions, spanning mid-level, senior, and intern levels. All hiring is currently in France.
Current projects focus on engine functional optimization, multi-physics propulsion modeling, GNC robustness characterization, launcher subsystem integration, and component geometry optimization. The company is also developing MGSE (mechanical ground support equipment) for production.
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