Space Technical Program Manager

**ARQUIMEA**, we are a **technology company** operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are **Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.**

We are seeking a seasoned **Technical Program Manager / Senior Systems Engineer** to lead the coordination and execution of complex developments related to **high-throughput communications payloads** for our next-generation **LEO satellite constellation**. This role will focus on managing the end-to-end lifecycle of advanced **electronic and RF subsystems**, including **Software Defined Radios (SDR)**, **RF front-ends**, and **phased array antennas**, from system architecture through **MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration & Testing)**.

You will act as a technical leader and integrator, driving alignment between engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver high-performance payload solutions on time and on budget.

**Tasks to be performed**:

- Lead the development and delivery of space-qualified high-throughput communication subsystems, including SDRs, RF chains, and active phased arrays.
- Coordinate engineering design, production, and AIT across internal teams and external suppliers.
- Manage system requirements, RF budgets, interface definitions, and verification plans.
- Own the technical program schedule, risk register, and cost control across all project phases.
- Define and support test campaigns for functional, RF, and environmental qualification.
- Ensure compliance with applicable space standards (ECSS, MIL-STD, IPC, etc.) and mission-specific requirements.
- Act as the primary technical interface to subcontractors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to payload architecture decisions and lead subsystem-level trade-offs.
- Report progress and critical issues to technical and executive leadership with clarity and rigor.
- Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience in space systems engineering or technical program management roles.
- Hands-on experience in the development of RF/telecom payloads for LEO or GEO missions, including SDRs and/or phased arrays.
- Strong knowledge of MAIT processes and space qualification for electronic and RF equipment.
- Proven ability to manage complex programs across engineering, industrial, and supply chain domains.
- Solid understanding of satellite communication systems and high data rate payload architecture.
- Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., ECSS, IPC-A-610/620, MIL-STD-1540).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- EU or NATO-friendly citizenship is preferred due to export control constraints.

**Nice to Have**:

- Experience in New Space constellations and high-volume manufacturing of telecom payloads.
- Knowledge of digital beamforming, adaptive antennas, or Ka/Ku band technologies.
- Familiarity with Agile/SAFe in hardware development environments.
- Exposure to both technical execution and commercial program management.

**What We Offer**:

- A front-row seat to shape the future of high-throughput space communications.
- A passionate, multidisciplinary team working at the frontier of New Space.
- Growth opportunities in a fast-scaling international environment.

We're looking for **curious, creative, tenacious** and **collaborative people**, eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in wich we live.

**Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life**: