Senior Space System Engineer

Do you see yourself shaping the future of Europe’s sovereignty in satellite communications and strategic satellite missions? Are you excited with the idea of working in the design of next-generation spacecraft platforms?

Indra Space is looking for Space Systems Engineers to join our Flight Segment team. You will work defining complex commercial and defence space missions that push the limits of current small-satellite technology. The ideal candidates for this position are engineers with curiosity towards understanding technology, with attention to detail and comfortable working independently.

Indra is a large multinational company with +60,000 employees rapidly expanding within the NextSpace sector, aiming to provide our customers with satellite-based solutions within the domains of air-traffic management, defence, and telecommunications.

Responsibilities

1. Read through space and aeronautical standards to capture requirements.
2. Generate and maintain requirements, including traceability analysis.
3. Identify and manage internal and external interfaces.
4. Prepare and execute system end-to-end tests.
5. Communicate and iterate with engineers in a multi-disciplinary team (antenna engineers, electronics engineers, thermomechanical engineers, etc.).
6. Participate in milestone reviews with customers and suppliers.
7. Generate detailed engineering documentation (design reports, test procedures, etc.).
8. Participate and lead project bids and generate relevant documentation (RFQ, RFP, RFI).

Skills

1. English fluency on a professional level (at least Cambridge C1 or equivalent).
2. Engineering education to at least master’s degree within the fields of aerospace, telecommunications and / or electrical engineering.
3. Understanding of the elements that define a satellite mission (i.e., subsystems, payloads, ground segment) with detailed knowledge of at least one of them.
4. Experience with requirement management tools (DOORS or similar).
5. Experience with test tracking tools.
6. Full lifecycle hands-on experience in a satellite mission Phase 0 to Phase E.
7. Experience with MBSE management tools (Enterprise Architect or similar).
8. Basic understanding of orbital mechanics of a space mission.
9. Knowledge of satellite communications systems (i.e., link budgets analysis, transmitter and receiver characteristics, EMC...).
10. Hands-on experience applying ESA ECSS or similar standards.
11. Knowledge of air traffic management standards (ICAO, ARINC...).
12. Spanish fluency on an intermediate level (at least B2 or equivalent).

What can we offer you?

Join a company with more than 40,000 professionals and access to challenging projects for leading clients in their sectors of activity.

Continuous training at Open University, as well as open access for our professionals to the Udemy for Business platform, with more than 3,000 specialized courses.

Access to the MyClub platform where you can benefit from numerous discounts and promotions exclusive to our professionals.

People are treated with respect and dignity, seeking the professional development of the staff and guaranteeing equal opportunities in their selection, training and promotion, offering a work environment free of any discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion or ethnicity.

If you want to grow with us, send us your CV!