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• Telecommunications, Aerospace, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Additional training in the following will be valued:
• At least 10 years of experience in satellite ground segments, teleports, gateways, or critical infrastructures
• Demonstrated experience in:
-Design, deployment, and/or operation of ground stations and gateways.
-Comprehensive management of complex multi-vendor projects.
-Hosting, colocation, data center, or infrastructure-as-a-service services.
-Supervision of works, technical installations, and system acceptance.
-Relationship with institutional bodies and sectoral compliance.
-Management of technical and commercial clients.
Solid knowledge of RF, TT&C, M&C, networking, IT, and security.
-Cybersecurity
-Critical infrastructure management
-Cloud/virtualization
-Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2)
Experience in ECSS/ESA/EC standards is valued.
English is mandatory (C1/C2); Spanish is recommended.
EU citizen, willing to undergo security clearance processes.
CanarySat, a company belonging to ARQUIMEA, will develop and operate global connectivity and secure satellite communications solutions, including the MAGEC constellation. Its services will support governments, companies, critical infrastructures, and mobility operators.
ARQUIMEA is a global technology company that develops innovative solutions and products for highly demanding sectors, such as aerospace, defense and security, big science, biotechnology, and fintech.
We are looking for professionals with experience in satellite platform engineering who want to contribute to the development of the MAGEC constellation.
1.1 Teleport Deployment Project Management:
a) Lead the definition, design, planning, and implementation of the CanarySat Teleport, including civil works, RF infrastructure, TT&C stations, gateways, and power and HVAC systems.
b) Develop the technical architecture of the teleport in accordance with availability, resilience, security, and operational sovereignty requirements.
c) Prepare RFPs, evaluate offers, select suppliers, and manage contracts throughout all phases of the project.
d) Supervise compliance with technical requirements, milestones, deadlines, and deliverables through technical reviews, audits, and programmatic monitoring.
e) Coordinate teleport AIV/IVV activities, including test specification, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
f) Ensure compliance with national and European regulations and industry standards (SETSI, ECSS, ESA/EC where applicable).
1.2 Teleport Commercialization and Service Development
a) Design and develop the teleport's commercial service catalog, including:
• Antenna and ground station hosting
• Colocation for satellite operators and technology companies
• Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) services
• Technical support, monitoring, and remote operation services
b) Establish pricing policies, SLAs, technical conditions, and revenue models.
c) Identify commercial opportunities and acquire new institutional, governmental, and commercial clients.
d) Maintain technical and commercial dialogue with satellite operators, service providers, defense entities, and government agencies.
e) Supervise the onboarding of new clients and the integration of their infrastructures into the teleport.
f) Lead compliance activities in physical security, cybersecurity (ENS/ISO27001), and audits required by critical clients.
1.3 Teleport Operation and Maintenance
a) Develop and establish the teleport's operating procedures, including 24/7 operations when necessary.
b) Define technical, operational, and availability KPIs, guaranteeing service levels in accordance with client needs.
c) Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities for antennas, RF systems, M&C, IT, and the teleport's internal communications.
d) Ensure the correct integration and functioning of third-party equipment hosted in the teleport.
e) Define and execute business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience plans.
1.4 Institutional Relations, Regulation, and Sovereignty
a) Guarantee that all operations are carried out from Spanish territory and comply with operational sovereignty and critical infrastructure criteria.
b) Act as the technical point of contact with SETSI, AESA, Canary Islands authorities, security agencies, and (when applicable) ESA and the European Commission.
c) Coordinate certifications, inspections, regulatory reports, and technical approval processes.
1.5 Team Management
a) Create and lead the initial teleport team:
• RF Engineering and stations
• Ground segment operations
• IT infrastructure and support
• Security, maintenance, and facilities
b) Drive a culture of operational excellence, customer service, security, and continuous improvement.
Availability to travel and manage international suppliers.
Ability to work in mission-critical environments, with a results orientation.
Proven leadership in technical and multidisciplinary teams.
The position will be located at the San Cristóbal de la Laguna (Tenerife), offices, in the Nanotec building.
ARQUIMEA is a Spanish deep tech company specializing in aerospace, defense, and advanced engineering. Founded in 2011, it operates across multiple sectors including space systems, UAVs, robotics, and quantum technologies, with a strong focus on research and development. The company designs and manufactures high-tech products for both civilian and military applications, positioning itself as a key player in the European aerospace industry.
With its headquarters in Madrid, ARQUIMEA has a significant presence in Spain, including offices in the Canary Islands (Tenerife), which serve as a hub for space-related activities. The company is known for fostering a multidisciplinary, innovation-driven work culture, often collaborating with universities and research centers. For international professionals, ARQUIMEA offers opportunities in cutting-edge fields like robotics, aerospace engineering, and quantum technologies, but its visibility outside Spain is still relatively niche, making it a good choice for those seeking specialized roles in a growing tech ecosystem.
We are looking for curious, creative, tenacious, and collaborative people, eager to get things done and unafraid to take on challenges to help improve the society we live in.
At ARQUIMEA we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, disability, or other factors protected by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience.
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