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Space Weather Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

Starion Group

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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The role

Join us in shaping the future of secure and innovative technologies across space and cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Space Weather Engineer to work in Madrid, Spain.

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated experience in interpreting space weather data (nowcasts and/or forecasts) with strong competences to translate it into terms that are meaningful for the user community (aviation, satellite operators, grid operators etc.).

For supporting the establishment and operation of a Space Weather Centre in Spain for affected stakeholders along with underpinning tools, capabilities and procedures required in order to deliver tailored high quality services to end users (operators of energy transmission systems, satellite operators, aviation sector, Ministry of Defence and others). The Centre is planned to operate in close cooperation with ESA's Space weather Service Network with the aim to establish a node that facilitates collaborative actions with network participants while moving progressively towards a structure with a clear operational dimension able to support the development and delivery of tailored space weather capabilities and services.

Tasks and Activities

You'll have the opportunity to:

Liaise with different end users to capture their requirements and producing the proper specification of user data products.
Develop the algorithms to adapt/tailor the existing products to the end user community, to generate the data products meeting the specification.
Work in future operations services.

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

University Degree or equivalent in the field of space engineering or relevant
At least 5 years of experience in space weather activities including SW algorithms and data services.
Minimum 3 years of experience with running/providing operational services (e.g. onboarding, help desk, tickets etc.)
Very good understanding of types of SWE data products, and with capability of adapting these to other types of products that might be required by the end users.
Wide knowledge of SWE products (forecast / nowcast), able to handle existing data products and generate new types of products using the required SW tools.
Experience in SW development, oriented to the production of scientific data
Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill
Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Why Make the Move?

Make an impact where it matters. Contribute to high profile projects supporting organisations such as ESA, EUMETSAT, the European Commission, NATO and national defence programmes.
Work alongside some of Europe's brightest minds. Join an international team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and solving complex challenges that deliver real-world results.
Grow beyond a single project. Join a growing international organisation and broaden your experience across a variety of projects and technical disciplines.
Invest in your future. Benefit from ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to support both your personal and professional growth.
Join a company that puts people first. Guided by our values of Integrity, Inspiration, Care and Collaboration, we offer a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements.

About Starion Group

Starion is a European engineering services company providing expertise for space, defence and other critical infrastructures. Its services cover the complete satellite lifecycle — space systems engineering, space security, ground segment systems, mission operations, Earth observation, space science and positioning, navigation and timing — alongside digital engineering capabilities such as data engineering, concurrent design and model-based systems engineering (MBSE). The company cites over three decades of experience in professional engineering services, is part of CS Group, and in April 2026 was acquired by Sopra Steria as part of a move to create a leading European player in the space and cybersecurity sectors.

In Spain, Starion has an office at Edificio Madrid 92 in Las Rozas de Madrid, and its careers site lists vacancies filtered by Spain location, currently including a Space Weather Engineer role. The company actively invites candidates from across Europe to join its teams and accepts open applications from those whose skills do not match a listed vacancy, which is relevant for international professionals targeting Spain's space sector.

Industry: Aerospace
In Spain: Las Rozas de Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Starion's Spain office is at Edificio Madrid 92, 28290 Las Rozas de Madrid (Madrid), contactable on +34 (0)91 794 22 42.
The company's careers site includes a job search filtered by Spain location, and its current Spanish openings include a Space Weather Engineer role.
Starion accepts open applications: if no listed vacancy matches your skills, you can send your CV and the company will match you to future career opportunities across its European teams.
The company welcomes candidates at all career stages, including those 'looking for your first job in the space industry or for a new challenge'.
In April 2026, Sopra Steria completed its acquisition of Starion, creating a leading European player in the space and cybersecurity sectors.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

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