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# Senior System Engineer

- **Company:** Techteamz
- **Location:** Toledo, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-system-engineer-en-toledo-ID-369221715

## About the Role

Significant experience in a Senior or Lead Systems Engineering role within the space industry
Proven experience taking a satellite through the complete design-to-test lifecycle
MSc or higher in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Software Engineering or a related field
Strong expertise in requirements management, system architecture, verification and testing
Knowledge of ECSS and/or NASA standards
Experience with mission analysis tools such as STK or GMAT
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary satellite engineering and system-level trade-offs
Ability to communicate complex technical decisions to both engineering teams and customers
Strong technical leadership, analytical thinking and risk-management capabilities

## Description

Lead Systems Engineer - Nanosatellite & Microsatellite Missions - SpainWe're looking for an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to architect and drive advanced nanosatellite and microsatellite missions - from bespoke spacecraft to scalable constellation architectures.This is a highly influential technical role combining mission architecture, systems engineering and technical leadership across the complete satellite lifecycle.What you'll work onDefine and architect end-to-end satellite missionsScale designs from high-performance individual spacecraft to constellation architecturesDrive the full lifecycle from proposal and mission analysis through design, AIT and verificationAct as Technical Authority , translating customer objectives into system architectures and requirementsManage complex interfaces between payloads, satellite platforms and launch providersLead system-level trade-offs involving power, thermal, RF, pointing, mass and performanceIdentify and mitigate mission-level technical risksDevelop pragmatic engineering processes combining space-grade quality with New Space agilityMentor and guide multidisciplinary engineering teamsWhat we're looking forSignificant experience in a Senior or Lead Systems Engineering role within the space industryProven experience taking a satellite through the complete design-to-test lifecycleMSc or higher in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Software Engineering or a related fieldStrong expertise in requirements management, system architecture, verification and testingKnowledge of ECSS and/or NASA standardsExperience with mission analysis tools such as STK or GMATStrong understanding of multidisciplinary satellite engineering and system-level trade-offsAbility to communicate complex technical decisions to both engineering teams and customersStrong technical leadership, analytical thinking and risk-management capabilitiesIf you are interested send your CV


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