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EEE and Radiation Components Engineer for Space and Defense

Hybrid in Tres Cantos·Added 3 days ago

SENER

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    SENER doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Tres Cantos for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Grado o Máster en Ingeniería Industrial, Electrónica, Telecomunicaciones o Física con especialización o formación en electrónica.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Flexible working hours.

  • Hybrid work model.

  • Work-life balance measures adapted to each professional and personal moment.

  • Specialized technical training.

  • Languages and professional skills.

  • Participation in innovation and R&D initiatives.

  • Flexible compensation.

  • Health insurance.

  • Life and accident insurance.

  • Physical and emotional well-being program.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a person with an interest in high-reliability electronics, space components, and critical systems, who wants to continue developing in a leading technological environment.

  • Degree or Master's in Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or Physics with specialization or training in electronics.

  • Advanced level of English.

  • Experience in space and/or defense programs.

  • Knowledge of regulations and standards applicable to the sector.

  • Previous experience of at least 1 year in activities related to EEE components, reliability, qualification, or radiation.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of ECSS and ESA standards or equivalent regulations in the defense sector.

  • Experience in the selection and qualification of components for high-reliability environments.

  • Knowledge of radiation effects on electronic components.

  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments.

The role

At Sener Aeroespacial y Defensa, we participate in some of the most demanding technological programs in the space and defense sector. To guarantee the reliability of equipment that must operate in extreme environments, we are looking to hire an EEE and Radiation Components Engineer who wants to develop their career in a highly specialized discipline with great international projection.

You will join a team of experts responsible for the selection, validation, and qualification of the electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components that form part of our space and defense systems, contributing directly to the success of missions where reliability is non-negotiable.

What you'll do

You will be a key figure in the definition and validation of EEE components for high-reliability equipment, participating in all phases of the project life cycle, from the bid to final delivery.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Select, identify, and specify EEE components in accordance with customer requirements, space regulations, and Sener's internal standards.

  • Collaborate closely with electronic and mechanical design, quality, and purchasing teams to find the optimal balance between performance, reliability, availability, and cost.

  • Be part of the EEE specialist team in charge of defining and harmonizing the technologies used in our space and defense programs.

  • Maintain technical dialogue with international component manufacturers and suppliers.

  • Participate in technical reviews and meetings with customers, preparing documentation associated with critical project milestones (DCL, PAD, CJF, trade-offs, among others).

  • Analyze validation, testing, and screening data to verify the suitability of components for mission requirements.

  • Contribute to the definition of evaluation, qualification, and approval plans for components.

  • Participate in R&D activities related to EEE components, new technologies, and radiation environments.

  • Perform technical monitoring of specialized suppliers and subcontractors.

  • Select components for development and qualification models (EQM, EM, and BBM).

  • Collaborate in the preparation and review of radiation analysis and reports for space programs.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Screening

  3. Introductory call

  4. Interviews

  5. Job offer

  6. Onboarding

About SENER

SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.

In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1965
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Getxo, Spain
In Spain
Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
  • The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
  • SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
  • The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
  • International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.

In their own words

Additional information

You will participate in the development of space and defense systems of high technological complexity, collaborating with leading professionals in the sector.

You will develop a career in one of the most specialized fields of electronic engineering, with exposure to top-tier international technologies, manufacturers, and programs.

If you are passionate about high-reliability electronics, want to participate in technologies that operate in space, and want to be part of a company that drives some of Europe's most advanced projects, we want to meet you.

At Sener, the future is designed today. And the components you select can be part of it.

👉 Join us and help build the next generation of space and defense systems.

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