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Senior Mechanical & Structural Engineer (Satellite Platform)

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 12 days ago

Sateliot

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Sateliot doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of mechanical and structural engineering on spacecraft hardware.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Real impact on one of Europe's most ambitious space projects.

  • Growth: we cover 50% of courses or master's degrees (up to 5% of your salary), plus Spanish and Catalan classes.

  • Health & balance: 50% on private health insurance and Urban Sports Club, a flexible schedule, and hybrid work, we focus on results, not hours.

  • Flexible Compensation: flexible compensation through Cobee (meal, transport, kindergarten).

  • A truly global team: 20+ nationalities building something genuinely new - and genuinely nice to work with. Great vibes, real teamwork.

  • A real welcome: a dedicated buddy from day one.

  • Life outside work: we organize leisure and sports activities both during and outside working hours - because great teams connect beyond the screen.

  • Catering: if you don't have time to cook, we partner with a catering company so a fresh meal is sorted, no need to think about it.

  • Parking: on-site parking at the office, with Sateliot covering 50% of the cost - plus free bike parking if you prefer to pedal in.

Sound like you?

Sateliot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without discrimination on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of mechanical and structural engineering on spacecraft hardware.

  • At least one satellite platform structure delivered end to end: design, structural analysis, manufacturing, AIT and environmental testing, through to launch.

  • Hands-on mechanical design in CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent), including drawings and mechanical ICDs, on flight hardware.

  • Hands-on structural analysis of spacecraft structures with an FEM tool (Nastran, ANSYS, Abaqus or equivalent), covering static, modal and random vibration.

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of ECSS-E-ST-32 and ECSS-E-ST-10-03, or equivalent standards, applied pragmatically.

  • Mechanisms and deployables.

  • Micro-vibration for optical equipments

  • MGSE design and cleanroom integration experience.

  • Small-satellite launcher interface knowledge.

  • Mechanical interfaces of propulsion subsystems.

  • Thermo-elastic analysis.

  • PDM/PLM tools.

The role

Sateliot is a Barcelona-based satellite company with one goal: connect everything, everywhere. Founded in 2018, we've built the first satellite constellation that lets standard commercial devices communicate directly from space. Our technology bridges the gaps that terrestrial networks will never reach, bringing affordable and secure connectivity to industries, governments, and communities across the planet.

What you'll do

  • Own the structural and mechanical design of the satellite platform end to end: architecture, mechanical ICDs, drawings, configuration control.

  • Own the platform's structural analysis: define the analysis plan, review and disposition results, run analyses when needed, and build Sateliot's in-house analysis capability (models, tools and processes).

  • Own the mechanical verification of the platform: define test requirements, specify the vibration campaign, co-author procedures with the AIT team, supervise execution, and deliver the post-test engineering (model correlation, results assessment, non-conformance disposition).

  • Take the structure from design to flight hardware: follow manufacturing and sourcing of structural components, support platform assembly and launcher integration with engineering judgement side by side with AIT.

  • Lead the mechanical design of the next platform generations.

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Learn more: https://sateliot.space/

Additional requirements

  • Professional working proficiency in English.

  • Based in Barcelona or willing to relocate: this is a hybrid role with regular on-site presence at our Barcelona HQ.

  • Availability for travel to external test facilities and launch campaigns.

How we work

We lead with humility, move fast, and take ownership. We collaborate without ego and measure ourselves by real impact, not titles or hierarchy. We hire people who already live these values.

About Sateliot

Sateliot is a Barcelona-based company operating in the space tech sector, specializing in low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company builds and operates a constellation of small satellites that provide global, continuous connectivity for devices in remote areas where terrestrial networks are unavailable, effectively creating a 'space-based' telecom operator. Sateliot's scale is that of a growth-stage startup, with a workforce of around 100 employees, and it has secured significant funding rounds to deploy its satellite constellation.

Sateliot's headquarters and main operations are in Barcelona, Spain, which is also the hub for its engineering, product, and business teams. The company's work culture is that of a fast-moving, deep-tech startup, with a strong emphasis on R&D and innovation. For international professionals, Sateliot offers a compelling opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology in a European startup environment, with roles spanning from software and firmware engineering to AI and project management. The company is actively hiring for a variety of technical and non-technical positions, making it an accessible entry point for international talent looking to enter the space industry in Spain.

Industry
Space Tech
Founded
2019
Employees
50–200
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona
Website
sateliot.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Barcelona is the company's global HQ, so most roles are based there, offering a chance to live in a major Mediterranean tech hub.
  • The company works in English, making it accessible for international professionals who do not speak Spanish.
  • Sateliot is a deep-tech startup, so roles involve hands-on work on satellite communications, firmware, and AI, offering strong career development in a niche industry.
  • The company has raised significant funding, indicating a stable runway and growth potential for early employees.
  • Spain's space sector is emerging, and Sateliot is one of its most prominent startups, offering a unique opportunity to be in on the ground floor.

In their own words

About the company & team

The Mission and Systems Engineering team is responsible for the design, integration and validation of Sateliot's satellite platform. As Senior Mechanical & Structural Engineer, you'll own the platform's structure end to end: the mechanical design and its configuration, the structural analysis behind it, the definition of the mechanical test campaign and the interpretation of its results, through to the flight model and launch. You'll consolidate the current design, take it through environmental testing with the AIT team, and lead the mechanical design of the next platform generations.

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