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Harald Luiks

Hey, My name is Harald Luiks

Space systems professional with years of mission experience, developing the next generation of space exploration systems.

About Me

As a seasoned Space Systems Engineer based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I've contributed to a diverse range of space missions. My expertise lies in the design, development, and integration of intricate embedded systems, resulting in the successful deployment of operational systems. With a proven track record in satellite AIT, software engineering, and space systems engineering, I'm well-equipped to tackle complex challenges in the aerospace industry.

Dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing and accessibility, I've curated a comprehensive collection of open-source resources on space systems engineering. Recognizing the scattered and even hidden nature of information in this field, I've consolidated these valuable materials into a centralized GitHub repository. This resource aims to empower both novice and seasoned engineers by providing a repo of previous work and accelerating their learning journey.



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2023 - present - Team Lead in Satellite Engineering at Saudi Space Agency
At SSA, I am a Space Systems Engineer and Team Lead for several government programs and missions that the agency is undertaking. Stay tuned

2023 - Project Manager at Dawn Aerospace
Project manager for (CubeDrive), Assistant Project Manager for large SatDrive (5000Ns+) system for lunar mission, technically involved in product development and systems engineering.

2021 - 2023 - Project Manager at Dawn Aerospace
Lead SAIT engineer for Cubesatcarrier mission (portfolio here), supporting SAIT for Kleos missions, in-house R&D projects.

2019 - 2020 - Graduate Researcher at Robotics and Mechatronics, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Worked on Mars Moon eXploration (MMX) rover due to launch in 2024 with JAXA. Portfolio entry

2018 - 2020 - Freelance developer and researcher at HaralDev
During my Master’s at TU Delft, I freelanced for multiple start-ups and companies both as a freelance software developer and researcher. Portfolio entry








                                   






Portfolio

Cubesatcarrier at thermal vacuum facility

Cubesatcarrier - 7 experiments, 2 satellites

Cubesatcarrier is a multi-million EUR IOD/IOV mission for which I am lead System AIT engineer. It is funded by ESA through the European Commission.

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Mars Moon eXploration rover

Mars Moon eXploration (MMX) rover is a robotic mission by DLR and CNES (French and German space agencies) to explore the Martian moon of Phobos. For one year, I worked on this mission that will launch in 2024, for my thesis at TU Delft.

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HaralDev - 2+ years of part-time freelancing

Long-term freelance assignments for several SMEs and start-ups to design and deploy cloud-based backends and perform feasibility studies.

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