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Lead Systems Engineer - Nanosatellite & Microsatellite Missions - SpainDesplácese hacia abajo para ver todos los requisitos del puesto y las responsabilidades que pueden esperar los candidatos seleccionados.We’re looking for an experiencedLead Systems Engineerto architect and drive advanced nanosatellite and microsatellite missions - from bespoke spacecraft to scalable constellation architectures.This is a highly influential technical role combiningmission architecture, systems engineering and technical leadershipacross the complete satellite lifecycle.What you’ll work onDefine and architectend-to-end satellite missionsScale designs from high-performance individual spacecraft toconstellation architecturesDrive the full lifecycle fromproposal and mission analysis through design, AIT and verificationAct asTechnical Authority, translating customer objectives into system architectures and requirementsManage complex interfaces betweenpayloads, satellite platforms and launch providersLead system-level trade-offs involvingpower, thermal, RF, pointing, mass and performanceIdentify and mitigate mission-level technical risksDevelop pragmatic engineering processes combiningspace-grade quality with New Space agilityMentor and guide multidisciplinary engineering teamsWhat we’re looking forSignificant experience in aSenior or Lead Systems Engineering role within the space industryProven experience taking a satellite through the completedesign-to-test lifecycleMSc or higher inAerospace, Systems, Electrical, Software Engineeringor a related fieldStrong expertise xkdbapo inrequirements management, system architecture, verification and testingKnowledge ofECSS and/or NASA standardsExperience with mission analysis tools such asSTK or GMATStrong understanding of multidisciplinary satellite engineering and system-level trade-offsAbility to communicate complex technical decisions to bothengineering teams and customersStrong technical leadership, analytical thinking and risk-management capabilitiesIf you are interested send your CV
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Significant experience in aSenior or Lead Systems Engineering role within the space industry Proven experience taking a satellite through the completedesign-to-test lifecycle MSc or higher inAerospace, Systems, Electrical, Software Engineeringor a related field Strong expertise xkdbapo inrequirements management, system architecture, verification and testing Knowledge ofECSS and/or NASA standards Experience with mission analysis tools such asSTK or GMAT Strong understanding of multidisciplinary satellite engineering and system-level trade-offs Ability to communicate complex technical decisions to bothengineering teams and customers Strong technical leadership, analytical thinking and risk-management capabilities
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