Ground & Operations Senior Systems Engineer

**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.**

**In**ARQUIMEA SPACE** develops **spaceflight parts and equipment for satellites and launchers**. We specialize in thermal control systems, structural panels, optical payloads, avionics, release and deployment mechanisms, and rad-hard microelectronics. Together with our tech partners we provide **high-throughput smallsats and their subsystems**. Our brand-new factory in Madrid is suited to** integrate satellites and constellations**.

We are looking for a **Ground & Operations Senior Systems Enginee**with the mission to lead end-to-end operational architecture, execution, and security of the satellite communication system's ground segment and satellite control (including LEO telecommunication constellations as BeetleSat).

**Tasks to be performed**:
**1. Operational Strategy & Governance**
- **Define** and **execute** the **operational concept** (CONOPS) for telecommunication programs (including LEO telecommunication constellations) across space, ground, and user segments.
- Ensure **alignment** with **programmatic objectives**, regulatory **frameworks**, and international **standards**.
- **Lead**operational readiness **reviews**, **service validation**, and full **lifecycle operations** management.

**2. Ground Segment Management**
- **Oversee** the **design**, **development**, **integration**, **verification** and **validation**, and daily operation of all ground infrastructure, including:

- Satellite control centers (SCCs)
- TT&C stations
- Ground gateways and data centers
- **Coordinate** system **engineering** in ground segment and **operations activities** with **customers**, **partners**, and **subcontractors**.
- **Ground Segment**interface **definition** and system verification & validation activities
- **Lead** the **production** by the team of all technical **deliverables** on ground segment and manage project **timelines**, **budgets**, and **resources** to meet milestones and deliverables.
- **Ensure** seamless **coordination** between hardware, software, and mission-critical IT systems.

**3. Operations Control & Execution**
- **Direct satellite operations** including LEOP, in-orbit testing (IOT), maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution.
- **Lead** the real-time **command**, **telemetry**, and health **monitoring** of satellites and related systems.
- **Establish** robust shift **operations**, on-call protocols, and escalation paths.
- **Drive** the **development**, **maintenance**, and ongoing enhancement of operational tools, automation processes, and mission databases.
- **Consolidate** and present fleet-level **reports**, **summarizing** satellite health, subsystem **performance**, **anomalies**, and operational KPIs to internal stakeholders and management.
- **Lead knowledge transfer** efforts across satellite missions and generations, promoting internal **documentation**, **standardization**, and **best practices**.
- **Master's degree** in **Aerospace Engineering**, **Telecommunications** Engineering, or equivalent.
- Professional certifications (ITIL, CISSP, PMP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- **12-15+** years of experience in **satellite ground systems** and **operations.**:

- Proven track record in **ground segment architecture**, **mission operations**, and **communications**.
- Proficiency in **operational tools** such as SCOS-2000, EPOCH, or similar mission control systems.
- Familiarity with** ECSS standards**, **satellite telemetry protocols**, and **high-availability system design**.
- **Strategic thinker** with a high level of operational discipline.
- Decisive under pressure, with strong **crisis management** capabilities.
- Skilled in **project coordination** and **stakeholder engagement**.
- Technically fluent with **mission-critical systems** and **operational security**.
- Eligible for or holding higher-level security clearance.
- Experience managing **classified systems** and **secure ops environments**.

The position is **located in** our Headquarters of **Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid).**

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**: