EU remote
Lead Systems Engineer (Platform Systems)
About this role
You will be the technical owner of our satellite platform- the person who turns mission needs into a buildable, testable and reliable system , and who is not afraid to go hands-on when reality hits hardware. Own the platform technical direction : define and drive the system architecture, requirements, interfaces and budgets to ensure a coherent end-to-end platform. Make the right engineering calls : lead trade-offs across mass, power, thermal, data, RF and reliability to converge on a design the team can actually deliver.
Bring systems to the lab : define the verification approach and actively support AIT and test campaigns (planning, procedures, acceptance criteria, reports). Be the “go-to” technical problem solver : troubleshoot anomalies, unblock the team, and push issues to closure with pragmatic engineering judgement. Connect specialists into one system : align subsystem/domain experts across departments, ensuring interfaces, assumptions and decisions are consistent and documented.
Enable execution with structure : work with a Project Manager who supports planning and delivery tracking, so you can focus on technical leadership and hands-on execution. On-site role : work from our facilities in Porto do Molle (Nigrán, Spain) , close to the hardware, the lab and the engineering team. Engineering degree in Aerospace / Industrial / Telecommunications / Electronics (or similar). 7+ years in space systems engineering , with participation in flight projects .
Proven hands-on experience in system/subsystem integration and verification (AIT) . Strong background in: Requirements engineering & traceability System architecture & interface management (ICDs) V&V / test logic (procedures, reports, anomaly tracking) Risk & reliability methods and engineering margins Space standards (ECSS or equivalent) Comfortable working across structures, avionics, ADCS, thermal, propulsion, SW/FDIR and operations .
Mindset/skills: technical leadership, autonomy, clear communication, prioritization, ability to move from high-level architecture to detailed problem solving. Nice to have MBSE / SysML and architecture tools. Exposure to EGSE/MGSE , TVAC/vibration , EMC/EMI campaigns. Experience with avionics/electrical interfaces, harnessing, C&DH, or on-board SW verification. Strong configuration/documentation discipline (baselines, change control, review packages).