Senior Systems & Communications Engineer

Senior Systems & Communications Engineer – Space – Torrejón - Hybrid

🛰️ Indra Space – Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems 🌌

At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in:

• 🚀 Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
• 🚀 Secure Communications
• 🚀 Earth Observation & ISR
• 🚀 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
• 🚀 Science & space exploration

 

As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach—from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe’s space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.

 

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Systems & Communications Engineer, you will be responsible for the definition, design, integration, verification, and validation of complex space and ground‑based systems. Your work will be critical to ensuring performance, reliability, continuity, and operational excellence across a wide range of space‑related infrastructures.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineering and design of communication equipment and systems.
• Development of systems engineering activities: requirements, architecture, interfaces, and traceability.
• Integration, verification, and validation of complex systems in lab and operational environments.
• Engineering of DataCenter infrastructures: electrical systems, cooling, redundancy, and continuity.
• Design, analysis, and testing of RF circuits and subsystems.
• Preparation of system and product test documentation (plans, procedures, reports).
• Participation in Expert Control Stations and Satellite Control Systems engineering.
• Work on SATCOM systems, ground segment subsystems, and mission‑critical communication nodes.
• Requirements management using DOORS (Advanced level).
• Technical coordination with multidisciplinary internal and external teams.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant engineering roles (systems, communications, integration, testing, RF, ground segment, or DataCenter engineering).

Technical Skills

• Communications equipment and systems engineering.
• Systems integration and testing.
• Systems engineering methodologies.
• DataCenter infrastructures (power, cooling, continuity).
• RF circuits and tests.
• Control systems for satellite operations.
• SATCOM systems.
• Documentation for system/product testing (plans, procedures, reports).
• DOORS – advanced level.

Languages

• English C1.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Structured, organized, and autonomous work style.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Results‑oriented and proactive.

 

What We Offer:

• 🌍 Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
• 🤝 Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters.
• 🚀 Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact.
• 💡 People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success.
• 📈 Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow.
• 🔒 Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision.
• 🌐 Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives.
• ✈️ Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond.
• 🎓 Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.

✨ Your next big opportunity is here. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

 

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