Spacecraft Systems Engineer Engineering • Madrid HQ - Premios Nobel (Torrejón de Ardoz) •

Overview

ARQUIMEA, we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovative solutions and products in highly demanding sectors. Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech. In ARQUIMEA SPACE we develop spaceflight parts and equipment for satellites and launchers. We specialize in thermal control systems, structural panels, optical payloads, avionics, release and deployment mechanisms, and rad-hard microelectronics. Together with our tech partners we provide high-throughput smallsats and their subsystems. Our brand-new factory in Madrid is suited to integrate satellites and constellations.

We are looking for a Spacecraft Systems Engineer with the mission of taking responsibility for the design, development, integration, and validation of satellite systems. This includes leading the design and verification of critical subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer and mission needs to define system requirements, technical parameters, and ensure compatibility of all interfaces.
• System Architecture : Develop and maintain the spacecraft system architecture, ensuring consistency and alignment across all subsystems.
• Lead the design, interdisciplinary coherence, development, and verification of the following subsystems :
• EPS (Electrical Power Subsystem) : power generation, storage, distribution, and regulation.
• OBDH : operational modes, redundancy, FDIR, data buses, TM / TC.
• AOCS : sensors, actuators, control algorithms, operational modes, and redundancies.
• Propulsion : chemical and / or electric architectures, mission integration, and AOCS interfaces.
• Communication systems : telemetry, telecommand, and tracking links, including RF and SDR platforms.
• Perform trade-off analyses, simulations, and optimization of mass, power, cost, and performance at system level.
• Coordinate hardware and software integration across subsystems.
• Conduct environmental and functional validation testing at spacecraft level.
• Lead troubleshooting and anomaly resolution throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation : requirements, ICDs, design reviews, and verification plans.
• The role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that the overall spacecraft architecture meets mission and operational requirements.

Qualifications

Location & travel

The position is located at our Headquarters in Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid). The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU and must be able to travel to the US.

Additional information

We're looking for curious, creative, tenacious and collaborative people, eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in which we live.

Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life

At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience.

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