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S3C Senior - IRIS2

On-site in Arganda del Rey·Added 1 month ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Hispasat

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Work mode: On-site, Arganda del Rey
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Master's degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum requirements

Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
More than 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in Satellite and Constellation Control and Operations Centre systems engineering.
Knowledge of satellite control centre technical interfaces, user and management data flows, and secure and non-secure TM/TC engineering.
Strong experience with software-based systems, networks and IT infrastructure.
Experience in the design, development, integration, verification and operation of satellite control centres and their associated processes and operational procedures.
Experience with TM/TC routing algorithms for satellite constellations, including inter-satellite links.
Knowledge of satellite communications.
Experience in managing technology projects.
Nationality of an EU Member State and willingness to undergo an EU Secret clearance process.

Languages

Fluency in English, both written and spoken; any other European language is considered an asset.

The role

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 S3C/IOPS Senior Engineer. The responsibilities of the position are as follows:

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Lead the concept, design, development and technical procurement of Satellite Control Centres and Operations Centres, including their adaptation for governmental and commercial applications.
Conduct and follow up conceptual design activities in satellite control and operations centre systems engineering, including requirements, interfaces, and user and management data flows within the Ground Segment, as well as TM/TC interfaces.
Establish requirements for satellite control centre hardware and software items and their interfaces with other Ground Segment entities, including Ground Stations, Mission Control Centres, networks, IT infrastructure and data centres.
Perform system trade-offs in satellite control centre systems engineering and support the overall architecture definition.
Perform requirements engineering in DOORS or JAMA for the Satellite and Operations Control Centres and their lower-level subsystems.
Within procurement activities, follow the development and acceptance phases from Request for Proposal through final acceptance of the Satellite Control and Operations Centres.
After acceptance, follow the integration of the Satellite Control and Operations Centres into the Ground Segment until delivery to the end-to-end IVV team.
Develop the verification and validation concept at satellite control centre level and support the relevant tests at higher levels.
During the operational phase, act as the technical point of contact for anomalies and support their technical resolution.
Develop the operations concept and prepare operational requirements and operational products, including flight and ground operations procedures for the Satellite Control and Operations Centres.

How you'll work

Location

Arganda del Rey, Madrid, Spain.

About Hispasat

Hispasat is a Spanish satellite communications operator headquartered in Madrid, providing satellite connectivity solutions across Europe, the Americas, and North Africa. The company operates a fleet of geostationary satellites and is a key player in the distribution of Spanish and Portuguese-language television content, as well as broadband and mobility services. With a strong focus on innovation, Hispasat is actively involved in the European Space Agency's IRIS2 program, a major initiative to develop a secure satellite constellation for the EU, which is driving significant engineering and technical hiring.

Hispasat's Spain presence is centered in Madrid, where most of its engineering, operations, and corporate roles are based. The company offers a professional environment that combines the stability of a well-established operator with the excitement of new space projects like IRIS2. For international professionals, Hispasat provides opportunities to work on advanced satellite systems, ground segments, and 5G networks, with a multicultural team and a commitment to innovation. The company's involvement in European space initiatives makes it an attractive employer for those looking to contribute to large-scale, cross-border projects.

Industry: Satellite Communications
Founded: 1989
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid
Website: hispasat.com

Good to know if you are moving

Hispasat is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and most roles are based there, offering a central location in the Spanish capital.
The company is a key player in the European IRIS2 program, a major EU initiative to develop a secure satellite constellation, providing opportunities to work on large-scale, international projects.
Hispasat operates in a bilingual environment (Spanish and English), making it accessible for international professionals, though Spanish language skills are often beneficial.
The company offers a range of technical roles, from engineering to operations, with a focus on satellite communications, ground segments, and 5G networks.
As a state-owned company since 2023, Hispasat offers a stable work environment with a strategic role in Spain's and Europe's space ambitions.

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Additional information

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.

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