Lawyer
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- On-site, Arganda del Rey
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
Visa options
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Per the ad: “Nationality of an EU Member State and willingness to undergo an EU Secret clearance process.”
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in satellite or spacecraft systems engineering.
- Experience in satellite procurement, manufacturing or in-orbit operations for GEO or LEO missions.
- Experience in large European Union or ESA programmes.
- Strong knowledge of satellite equipment and subsystems, system budgets, interfaces and telecommunications analyses.
- Experience in requirements engineering and system-level verification and validation.
- Knowledge of launch services, satellite manufacturing and Assembly, Integration and Test.
- Experience with launch campaigns, LEOP and Satellite In-Orbit Testing.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Ground Station operations and network management is considered an asset.
- Experience with Python or MATLAB is considered an asset.
Languages
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken; any other European language is considered an asset.
Pay & benefits
Visa & relocation
- Nationality of an EU Member State and willingness to undergo an EU Secret clearance process.
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.
What you'll do
- Perform satellite constellation and spacecraft systems-engineering activities for the IRIS² Low LEO programme.
- Prepare technical inputs to Satellite and Launch Services RFPs and support technical evaluations and supplier selection.
- Support technical and contractual negotiations for satellite and launch-service procurements.
- Coordinate and follow satellite design, manufacturing, integration and testing activities at unit, subsystem and system levels.
- Prepare for and participate in system, subsystem, equipment and programme reviews with manufacturers, suppliers and institutional stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, standards and regulatory constraints and maintain key system budgets and interfaces.
- Support launch-campaign preparation and execution, Launch and Early Operations Phase and commissioning activities.
- Support the Satellite In-Orbit Test campaign and assess on-orbit satellite health and performance.
- Investigate system-level anomalies and coordinate technical resolution and follow-up actions.
- Prepare regular technical status and progress reports.
How you'll work
- Arganda del Rey, Madrid, Spain.
description
To be part of this project, we are looking for System Engineer. The responsibilities of the position are as follows:
Responsibilities
Minimum requirements
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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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