Smallsat System Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Getafe, Spain
5+ years systems engineering experience
Small satellite and constellation development
Ecss standards and space verification
This role leads the engineering efforts for a new VLEO satellite product line focused on defense and institutional missions

Job Summary

  • This role leads the engineering efforts for a new VLEO satellite product line focused on defense and institutional missions.
  • The successful candidate will drive the industrialization, design-to-cost, and design-to-manufacturing of small- and mid-sized satellites.
  • Key responsibilities include deriving system specifications from mission requirements and establishing verification logic for the product line.

Matching Summary

This role leads the engineering efforts for a new VLEO satellite product line focused on defense and institutional missions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years systems engineering experience
  • Small satellite and constellation development
  • ECSS standards and space verification
  • Mission analysis and multi-orbit strategies
  • Industrialization of satellite systems
  • MBSE and concurrent design engineering

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of MIL-STD and CCSDS standards
  • Fluency in French, Italian, or German
  • Experience with digital design tools (DDMS)
  • Strong leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years proven experience in satellite systems engineering
  • Deep knowledge of ECSS Standards and space verification
  • Experience in functional validation testing at platform level

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