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Platform Electrical Engineer for IRIS²

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 months ago (last checked 6 Nov)

ATG Europe

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
English: Required
Experience: 10+ years
Education: Master's degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the mandatory requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection.

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related field;
At least 10 years of relevant experience in satellite platform engineering;
Experience in platform procurement, equipment manufacturing and/or in-orbit operations for GEO or LEO satellites;
Strong knowledge of one or more satellite platform domains, such as electrical power, avionics and data handling, harness and EMC, AOCS/GNC, propulsion, structures, mechanisms or thermal control;
Experience with requirements, interfaces, technical budgets and equipment or subsystem reviews;
Experience in satellite manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Test and acceptance activities;
Knowledge of launch campaigns, LEOP and satellite In-Orbit Testing;
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU;
Candidates must have or be eligible to obtain Personal Security Clearance (PSC) up to ESA SECRET / EU SECRET;
Fluency in English, both written and spoken;

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

Nice to have

Experience in large European Union or ESA space programmes is considered an asset;
Any other European language is considered an asset.

The role

We are looking for a Platform Electrical Engineer on behalf of and in support to our client for their location in Arganda del Rey (Madrid), Spain or Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

As part of the SpaceRISE consortium, our client plays a central role in the IRIS² programme, leading the design, development and implementation of the ground segment, including the infrastructure needed to manage the constellation and connect it with terrestrial networks. The company is also responsible for service operations, such as defining the service catalogue, establishing procedures and developing delivery models for member states.

In addition, our client leads the Low LEO segment, supporting innovative missions that strengthen the European space ecosystem. To meet its growing responsibilities, the company is progressively building a dedicated IRIS² team, currently composed of more than 40 professionals.

What you'll do

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

Support the definition, design and development of the satellite platform and its electrical, avionics, mechanical, thermal and related subsystems;
Define and review platform requirements, architectures, budgets and interfaces with the payload, launcher and Ground Segment;
Support the technical procurement of platform equipment and follow suppliers throughout design, manufacturing, integration and acceptance;
Prepare for and participate in unit-, subsystem- and system-level design, manufacturing, integration and test reviews;
Monitor requirements compliance, technical risks, non-conformances and design changes affecting platform performance;
Support satellite Assembly, Integration and Test activities and resolution of platform-level anomalies;
Support the launch campaign, Launch and Early Operations Phase and In-Orbit Test campaign;
Assess on-orbit platform health and performance and support anomaly investigation and resolution;
Prepare regular technical status and progress reports.

About ATG Europe

ATG Europe is an engineering and technical services company supporting the European space industry, with particular expertise in human spaceflight, spacecraft systems, and ground segment infrastructure. The company provides expert personnel and engineering services to agencies such as ESA and commercial space clients, covering fields from mechanical and electrical engineering to documentation and quality assurance. With its headquarters in Noordwijk, Netherlands, ATG Europe is a recognized player in the space engineering sector, contributing to major European space programs including the IRIS² satellite constellation initiative.

ATG Europe has a growing presence in Spain, where it is seeking engineers and support staff for significant aerospace projects such as IRIS², and maintains a network of professionals across Madrid and Torrejón. The company operates internationally and often supports the delivery of engineering services across multiple European countries, with an environment that values technical rigor and collaboration. For international professionals, ATG Europe offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge European space programs with a diverse, multi-national team, particularly in a sector that appreciates accredited technical backgrounds and experience with complex engineering and documentation standards.

Industry: space
Founded: 1988
Employees: 250–1,000
Headquarters: Noordwijk, Netherlands
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

ATG Europe frequently hires international talent and a significant number of team members come from different nationalities, but fluent English as a working language is usually sufficient for collaboration.
Working at ATG Europe often involves close partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and European aerospace companies, giving engineers exposure to some of the most advanced space programs in the region.
Spain-based roles are concentrated around Madrid and are linked to major projects like the IRIS² satellite constellation, which is a large European infrastructure initiative.
The company offers a relatively boutique engineering culture compared to large space primes, with opportunities for engineers to have a direct and deep technical role across a project lifecycle.

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About the company & team

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

Additional information

At ATG Science & Engineering S.L., we are firmly committed to equal opportunities and respect for diversity. The Equality Plan and active policies promote to foster an inclusive environment, free from discrimination. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap (+33% certificado de discapacidad), or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment

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