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Expert Space Systems Engineer

Location: 

Madrid, MD, ES

Profile: 
Required experience:  More than 2 years of experience
Working mode:  Hybrid
Expert Space Systems Engineer – Madrid – Hybrid

🛰️ 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 will you do?

 

  • Support new and ongoing projects regarding systems engineering activities for satellite platforms.
  • Generate and optimize technical budgets and define system requirements.
  • Manage requirements and assess test approaches.
  • Perform various analyses and simulations to ensure compliance with mission needs.
  • Collaborate directly with the Project Office (PMO) and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design reviews and verification plans.
  • Ensure consistency and alignment across all subsystems within the spacecraft architecture.

🎯 What are we looking for?

 

✅ Aerospace Engineering degree (preferred).
✅ More than 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
✅ Proven expertise as a spacecraft systems engineer with technical leadership responsibilities.✅ Strong knowledge of spacecraft systems and subsystems.
✅ Familiarity with MBSE philosophy and ECSS standards.
✅ Hands-on approach to cross-functional technical issues.
✅ English level: B2 minimum.
✅ Availability to work in a hybrid model in Madrid.
Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. Apply, learn about our proposal, and show us what you can bring! 🚀

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.

✨ Your next big opportunity is here. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

🕓 Our selection process

 

Profile review 🔍: We evaluate your experience and skills to see if you fit what we’re looking for.
First contact (5–10 min) 📞: If you get a call from an unknown number, it’s our team! A quick chat to get to know you and answer questions.
Technical interview 🤝: Meet the team, learn about the project and daily tasks, and explore your technical knowledge. Brief psychological and English tests may be included.
Offer and welcome 🎉: If all goes well, you join our team and start this new stage with us!
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks.
 
Our commitment: We promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring professional development and guaranteeing equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion. We offer a workplace free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

INDRA is a Top Employer 2025! Join a company certified as one of Spain’s best employers, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and conditions for our professionals.

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