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# System Engineer - Iris2

- **Company:** HISPASAT S.A.
- **Location:** Ávila, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), MATLAB
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/system-engineer-iris-2-en-avila-ID-364255850

## About the Role

This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.ActivitiesSupport to the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the area of System Engineering.Support to the definition, design and development of telecommunications systems based on satellite technology.ResponsibilitiesPreparation of the Satellite and Launch Services Request for Proposal (RFP) and the associated technical evaluation.Support to the coordination and participation in the technical contractual negotiations for Satellite and Launch Service Procurements.Coordination of the satellite design, manufacturing, integration and testing oversight activities.Coordination, preparation and participation in unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings.Coordination, preparation and participation in subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review
meetings.Coordination, preparation and participation in system design, manufacturing and testing review meetingS.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet milestones and deliverables.Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment with organizational objectivesCoordination, preparation and participation in the launch campaign and LEOPCoordination, preparation and participation in the In Orbit Test CampaignSupport to the on-orbit satellite health status assessment and coordination of anomaly investigation.Preparation of weekly reports of activitiesMaster's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar10-year experience on a similar position with hands?on experience or exposure in either payload procurement, payload equipment manufacturing or payload
in?orbit operations in GEO and/or LEOExperience in managing large EU and ESA projectsExperience with satellite ground station operations and network managementProgramming languages skills (Python, Matlab or similar).
Knowledge in geostationary and LEO communication system architectures and functional operationsDemonstrated knowledge of satellite equipment and subsystems technologies (Payload and Platform)Demonstrated knowledge of satellite system related activities (e.g.: satellite architecture and dimensioning, system budgets, telecommunications analysis)Demonstrated knowledge of satellite launch servicesDemonstrated skills in the area of equipment and subsystem manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing (Payload and Platform)Demonstrated skills in the area of satellite manufacturing, assembly, integration and testingDemonstrated skills in the area of satellite launch campaigns and LEOPDemonstrated skills in the area of Satellite In Orbit Testing (Payload and Platform)RecommendableHighly collaborative individual, able to build relationships internally and externally across all levels and functions.Capacity to deal with complex situations with assertiveness.Location: MadridPlatform and/or

## Description

Hispasat Arganda del Rey, Community of Madrid, SpainSi cree que es el candidato ideal para la siguiente oportunidad, envíe su solicitud después de leer la descripción completa.Direct message the job poster from HispasatHispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS2 project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications.This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.ActivitiesSupport to the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the area of System Engineering.Support to the definition, design and development of telecommunications systems based on satellite technology.ResponsibilitiesPreparation of the Satellite and Launch Services Request for Proposal (RFP) and the associated technical evaluation.Support to the coordination and participation in the technical contractual negotiations for Satellite and Launch Service Procurements.Coordination of the satellite design, manufacturing, integration and testing oversight activities.Coordination, preparation and participation in unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings.Coordination, preparation and participation in subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review meetings.Coordination, preparation and participation in system design, manufacturing and testing review meetingS.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet milestones and deliverables.Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment with organizational objectivesCoordination, preparation and participation in the launch campaign and LEOPCoordination, preparation and participation in the In Orbit Test CampaignSupport to the on-orbit satellite health status assessment and coordination of anomaly investigation.Preparation of weekly reports of activitiesMaster's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar10-year experience on a similar position with hands?on experience or exposure in either payload procurement, payload equipment manufacturing or payload in?orbit operations in GEO and/or LEOExperience in managing large EU and ESA projectsExperience with satellite ground station operations and network managementProgramming languages skills (Python, Matlab or similar).Knowledge in geostationary and LEO communication system architectures and functional operationsDemonstrated knowledge of satellite equipment and subsystems technologies (Payload and Platform)Demonstrated knowledge of satellite system related activities (e.g.: satellite architecture and dimensioning, system budgets, telecommunications analysis)Demonstrated knowledge of satellite launch servicesDemonstrated skills in the area of equipment and subsystem manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing (Payload and Platform)Demonstrated skills in the area of satellite manufacturing, assembly, integration and testingDemonstrated skills in the area of satellite launch campaigns and LEOPDemonstrated skills in the area of Satellite In Orbit Testing (Payload and Platform)RecommendableHighly collaborative individual, able to build relationships internally and externally across all levels and functions.Capacity to deal with complex situations with assertiveness.Location: MadridPlatform and/or Payload Manufacturer facilities, resident as required;Platform and/or Payload Unit manufacturer facilities, as required;ESTEC, as required;European Commission, as required;Launch Base, as required;Satellite IOT station, as required.Be able to provide 24/7 on-call support during satellite system and Payload/Platform testing.At Hispasat we promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment.All our selection processes are based on objective criteria, without distinction of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or other personal or social conditions.We value diversity as a driver of innovation and growth.xqbhyrx Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeIndustriesTelecommunicationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hispasat by 2xGet notified about new System Engineer jobs in Arganda del Rey, Community of Madrid, Spain.#J-*****-Ljbffr


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