Space Missions Chief Engineer
Madrid, MD, ES
🛰️ 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?
- Take technical leadership of ongoing and future End-to-End space missions, working closely with the Project Office (PMO).
- Provide technical direction and leadership to the engineering team.
- Develop and manage the technical baseline for spacecraft.
- Lead the preparation and execution of major design reviews.
- Ensure compliance with spacecraft requirements.
- Develop engineering documents such as specifications, interface control documents, and test plans.
- Assess and approve technical completion and compliance.
- Oversee production and delivery of spacecraft.
- Collaborate across all subsystems and advise teams on innovative solutions.
🎯 What are we looking for?
✅ More than 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
✅ Proven experience as Space Missions Chief Engineer with technical leadership responsibilities.
✅ Detailed knowledge of spacecraft systems and subsystems.
✅ Familiarity with space-related analysis and design tools (e.g., CATIA, NASTRAN/PATRAN, ESATAN, FASTRAD).
✅ Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
✅ English level: B2 minimum.
✅ Availability to work in a hybrid model in Madrid.
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
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!
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