Senior Space Systems Engineer

🛰️ 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 Space Systems Engineer with solid experience across the full spacecraft mission lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a strong systems engineering background, proven exposure to space missions from Phase 0 to Phase E, and the ability to coordinate complex technical activities involving space and ground segments while interacting with customers and key stakeholders.

 

📌 Key Responsibilities
• Define mission CONOPS, coordinating Space Segment and Ground Segment teams.• Support technical negotiations with customers, including requirement capture and system architecture definition.
• Define and maintain the mission technical schedule.
• Capture, manage, and flow down mission-level requirements to system and subsystem specifications.
• Define mission segment functional chains, ensuring end-to-end technical coherence across all elements.
• Identify, assess, and maintain the mission technical risk matrix.
• Prepare technical documentation and project deliverables in English.
• Manage and ensure consistency of system and subsystem interface documentation (ICDs).

 

🎯 Requirements
• At least 4 years of experience in the space industry.• Proven experience in space missions covering Phase 0 to Phase E of the project lifecycle.
• Full lifecycle systems engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of spacecraft systems, mission design, and space technologies.
• Knowledge of basic orbital dynamics concepts.
• Experience working with a specific spacecraft or payload subsystem, preferably in telecommunications.
• Strong background in systems engineering disciplines: requirements analysis, architecture design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Experience in technical negotiations with customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Professional fluency in English.

 

⭐ Optional / Nice-to-Have
• Background in radio communications or signal intelligence.• Intermediate to expert experience with IBM Rational DOORS.
• Intermediate to expert experience with Capella and/or Enterprise Architect.

 

What We Offer: (Poner lo mismo siempre para todas)🌍 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.