Lead SmallSat Systems Engineer — Earth Observation

A vacancy for a Space System Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Madrid (Getafe). The successful applicant will join the EOS Chief Engineering Department in Spain (TSESS).

Tasks & Accountabilities

• Act as satellite system engineer, leading the design, development and testing of satellite systems with a focus on the platform and its building blocks for a smallsat product line for Earth Observation.
• Derive satellite system specifications from mission requirements, and lower‑level specifications for subsystems and equipment.
• Identify market/business‑driven requirements and translate them into appropriate satellite system and subsystem requirements (e.g., connectivity, on‑board processing capabilities).
• Liaise with the MSC roadmaps and company product strategy to ensure alignment.
• Drive the adaptation of existing satellite product lines to satisfy customer requirements while enabling mid‑scale industriali...

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