System Engineer - GNSS and RF

🛰️ Indra Space – Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems 🌌

At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in:

🚀 Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
🚀 Secure Communications
🚀 Earth Observation & ISR
🚀 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
🚀 Science & space exploration

 

As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach—from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe’s space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.

 

🔍 What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a System Engineer with solid experience in systems engineering best practices, particularly during the conception, specification, and design phases. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of GNSS systems and radiofrequency concepts and is comfortable working with complex technical systems in regulated space and defense environments.

 

📌 Key Responsibilities
• Perform system engineering activities across GNSS-related projects, from concept definition to detailed specification and design.
• Manage and track system requirements using tools such as DOORS or similar, and follow up activities using tracking tools like JIRA.
• Contribute to the analysis and definition of GNSS system concepts, signals, performances, and interference detection and geolocation.
• Analyse radiofrequency aspects including link budgets, RF and baseband subsystems.
• Operate and analyse data from RF instrumentation such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
• Apply MBSE approaches using tools such as Capella, Enterprise Architect, or similar.
• Produce clear and structured technical documentation in line with project and customer requirements.
• Work in compliance with ESA ECSS or similar applicable standards.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to technical discussions and system-level decisions.

 

🎯 Requirements
• Experience in systems engineering best practices, especially in conception, specification, and design phases.
• Experience with requirement management tools such as DOORS (or similar) and tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Understanding of GNSS systems, including system concepts, GNSS signals, system performances, RF interference detection, and geolocation.
• Solid understanding of radiofrequency concepts, including link budgets and RF/baseband subsystems.
• Hands-on experience with RF instrumentation (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters).
• Experience with MBSE management tools such as Capella, Enterprise Architect, or equivalent.
• Ability to analyse complex technical systems and produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Familiarity with ESA ECSS standards or similar space/defense standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within technical teams.
• Fluent English with strong verbal and written communication skills.

 

What We Offer:
🌍 Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
🤝 Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters.
🚀 Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact.
💡 People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success.
📈 Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow.
🔒 Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision.
🌐 Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives.
✈️ Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond.
🎓 Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.

 

 

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of our workforce and guaranteeing equal opportunities in recruitment, training and promotion. We provide a workplace free from any form of discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

 

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