System Engineer

Hispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS² project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.To be part of this project, we are looking for a System Engineer whose responsibilities will be as follows:Activities:- Support to the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the area of System Engineering. - Support to the definition, design and development of telecommunications systems based on satellite technology.Responsibilities:- Preparation of the Satellite and Launch Services Request for Proposal (RFP) and the associated technical evaluation. - Support to the coordination and participation in the technical contractual negotiations for Satellite and Launch Service Procurements. - Coordination of the satellite design, manufacturing, integration and testing oversight activities. - Coordination, preparation and participation in unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings. - Coordination, preparation and participation in subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review meetings. - Coordination, preparation and participation in system design, manufacturing and testing review meetingS. - Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. - Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet milestones and deliverables. - Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. - Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment with organizational objectives - Coordination, preparation and participation in the launch campaign and LEOP - Coordination, preparation and participation in the In Orbit Test Campaign - Support to the on-orbit satellite health status assessment and coordination of anomaly investigation. - Preparation of weekly reports of activitiesMinimum requirements:- Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar - 10-year experience on a similar position with hands-on experience or exposure in either payload procurement, payload equipment manufacturing or payload in-orbit operations in GEO and/or LEO - Experience in managing large EU and ESA projects - Experience with satellite ground station operations and network management - Programming languages skills (Python, Matlab or similar).Knowledge in geostationary and LEO communication system architectures and functional operations, covering several of the following aspects:- Demonstrated knowledge of satellite equipment and subsystems technologies (Payload and Platform) - Demonstrated knowledge of satellite system related activities (e.g.: satellite architecture and dimensioning, system budgets, telecommunications analysis) - Demonstrated knowledge of satellite launch services - Demonstrated skills in the area of equipment and subsystem manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing (Payload and Platform) - Demonstrated skills in the area of satellite manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing - Demonstrated skills in the area of satellite launch campaigns and LEOP - Demonstrated skills in the area of Satellite In Orbit Testing (Payload and Platform)Recommendable:- Highly collaborative individual, able to build relationships internally and externally across all levels and functions. - Capacity to deal with complex situations with assertiveness. - Location: Madrid - Platform and/or Payload Manufacturer facilities, resident as required; - Platform and/or Payload Unit manufacturer facilities, as required; - ESTEC, as required; - European Commission, as required; - Satellite manufacturer premises, during System AIT Phase, resident as required - Launch Base, as required; - Satellite IOT station, as required.Be able to provide 24/7 on-call support during satellite system and Payload/Platform testing.At Hispasat we promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment. All our selection processes are based on objective criteria, without distinction of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or other personal or social conditions. We value diversity as a driver of innovation and growth.