Senior Space Systems Engineer

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• Define the mission CONOPS, coordinating both Space Segment and Ground Segment teams.
• Support technical negotiations with customers, including requirement capture and architecture definition.
• Define and maintain the mission technical schedule.
• Capture, analyse, and maintain mission‑level requirements and flow them down into system specifications.
• Define functional chains across mission segments and ensure end‑to‑end technical coherence.
• Identify, assess, and maintain the mission technical risk matrix.
• Prepare technical documentation and deliverables in English.
• Lead functional analyses and trade‑offs to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with requirements.

🛰️ Indra Space - Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems 🌌

At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end‑to‑end satellite systems, driving innovation in:

🚀 Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
🚀 Secure Communications
🚀 Earth Observation & ISR
🚀 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
🚀 Science & Space Exploration

As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach-from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe's space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.

We are seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer with strong experience across the complete lifecycle of space missions. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on expertise from Phase 0 to Phase E, deep knowledge of spacecraft systems, and the ability to lead mission‑level systems engineering activities with both internal teams and customers.

• At least 4 years of experience in the Space Industry.
• Demonstrated experience across all lifecycle phases (0 to E).
• Understanding of basic orbital dynamics concepts.
• Experience working with a spacecraft or payload subsystem, preferably telecommunications.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, mission design, and space technologies.
• Proficiency in systems engineering principles: requirements analysis, architecture design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Experience in technical negotiations with customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Professional fluency in English.

• Background in radio communications or signal intelligence.
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS.
• Experience with Capella and/or Enterprise Architect.