Descripción de la oferta
We are partnered with a Barcelona-based space technology company developing an affordable, recurrent, high-resolution thermal imaging constellation. Their mission is to deliver a new perspective on Earth’s changing resources, enabling advanced environmental monitoring and resource management at global scale.As Space Systems Engineering Manager, you will lead the design, development, integration, and validation of satellite payloads across the current constellation and future missions. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and developers, ensuring the delivery of high-performance space systems and reliable imaging products from concept through operations.This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical ownership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver missions into orbit and scale the company’s space capabilities.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Space Systems Engineering function across all mission phases: design, analysis, integration, testing, launch, and operationsManage and mentor a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high technical standards and on-time deliveryOwn end-to-end payload and system development, from early concept through in-orbit operationsWork closely with Software, Firmware, Remote Sensing, Payload, and Operations teams to ensure seamless system integrationLead R&D initiatives, technical proposals, and launch planning in close collaboration with the CTOSupport business development and sales activities by translating customer, partner, and supplier needs into technical requirementsDrive innovation by researching new technologies, proposing prototypes, and advancing system architectures, calibration methods, and operational conceptsEnsure robust project execution through strong documentation, agile workflows, and adherence to internal standards and best practicesContribute to technical publications, company articles, and the development of internal procedures and specification manualsEssential Requirements:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering disciplineSeveral years of experience in satellite and/or payload systems engineering, including full mission lifecycle deliveryProven experience leading and managing engineering teams within a space environmentStrong knowledge of satellite subsystems and payload technologies (power, communications, AOCS, propulsion, EO payloads, etc.)Hands-on experience in manufacturing, integration, and testing of payloads or satellite platformsExpertise in system verification, validation, and environmental testing (vibration, acoustic, shock, thermal vacuum, EMC)Experience with AIV processes and ground support equipment (MGSE / EGSE)Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, MATLAB/Simulink, or similarExperience with hardware design tools (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent) and thermal/FEM analysisStrong Python development skills and solid Linux proficiencyPractical experience working in agile development environmentsFluent English communication skillsAdvantageous Experience:Experience with thermal imaging payloads (MWIR, LWIR, etc.)Familiarity with geospatial standards and formats (e.g. OGC WMS/WMTS/APIs, STAC, COG)Experience with containerised applications (e.g. Docker)Exposure to cloud architectures supporting image processing pipelinesUnderstanding of imaging processing chains and downstream imaging productsIf you would like any more information regarding this position, please reach out to Yasmin Hamdy at
