About The Role

Hispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS² project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.

To be part of this project, we are looking for System Engineer . The responsibilities of the position are as follows

Responsibilities

Perform satellite constellation and spacecraft systems-engineering activities for the IRIS² Low LEO programme.
Prepare technical inputs to Satellite and Launch Services RFPs and support technical evaluations and supplier selection.
Support technical and contractual negotiations for satellite and launch-service procurements.
Coordinate and follow satellite design, manufacturing, integration and testing activities at unit, subsystem and system levels.
Prepare for and participate in system, subsystem, equipment and programme reviews with manufacturers, suppliers and institutional stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, standards and regulatory constraints and maintain key system budgets and interfaces.
Support launch-campaign preparation and execution, Launch and Early Operations Phase and commissioning activities.
Support the Satellite In-Orbit Test campaign and assess on-orbit satellite health and performance.
Investigate system-level anomalies and coordinate technical resolution and follow-up actions.
Prepare regular technical status and progress reports.

Minimum requirements

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in satellite or spacecraft systems engineering.
Experience in satellite procurement, manufacturing or in-orbit operations for GEO or LEO missions.
Experience in large European Union or ESA programmes.
Strong knowledge of satellite equipment and subsystems, system budgets, interfaces and telecommunications analyses.
Experience in requirements engineering and system-level verification and validation.
Knowledge of launch services, satellite manufacturing and Assembly, Integration and Test.
Experience with launch campaigns, LEOP and Satellite In-Orbit Testing.
Knowledge of Ground Station operations and network management is considered an asset.
Experience with Python or MATLAB is considered an asset.
Nationality of an EU Member State and willingness to undergo an EU Secret clearance process.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken; any other European language is considered an asset.

Location

Arganda del Rey, Madrid, Spain.

At Hispasat we promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment. All our selection processes are based on objective criteria, without distinction of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or other personal or social conditions. We value diversity as a driver of innovation and growth.