Ground & Operations Senior Systems Engineer
Ground & Operations Senior Systems Engineer
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Our areas of activity are Aerospace Defense & Security Big Science Biotechnology and Fintech.
In ARQUIMEA SPACE develops spaceflight parts and equipment for satellites and launchers. We specialize in thermal control systems structural panels optical payloads avionics release and deployment mechanisms and rad-hard microelectronics. Together with our tech partners we provide high-throughput smallsats and their subsystems. Our brand-new factory in Madrid is suited to integrate satellites and constellations.
We are looking for a Ground & Operations Senior Systems Enginee with the mission to lead end-to-end operational architecture execution and security of the satellite communication systems ground segment and satellite control (including LEO telecommunication constellations as BeetleSat).
Tasks to be performed:
1. Operational Strategy & Governance
Define and execute the operational concept (CONOPS) for telecommunication programs (including LEO telecommunication constellations) across space ground and user segments.
Ensure alignment with programmatic objectives regulatory frameworks and international standards.
Lead operational readiness reviews service validation and full lifecycle operations management.
2. Ground Segment Management
Oversee the design development integration verification and validation and daily operation of all ground infrastructure including:
-Satellite control centers (SCCs)
-TT&C stations
-Ground gateways and data centers
Coordinate system engineering in ground segment and operations activities with customers partners and subcontractors.
Ground Segment interface definition and system verification & validation activities
Lead the production by the team of all technical deliverables on ground segment and manage project timelines budgets and resources to meet milestones and deliverables.
Ensure seamless coordination between hardware software and mission-critical IT systems.
3. Operations Control & Execution
Direct satellite operations including LEOP in-orbit testing (IOT) maneuver planning and anomaly resolution.
Lead the real-time command telemetry and health monitoring of satellites and related systems.
Establish robust shift operations on-call protocols and escalation paths.
Drive the development maintenance and ongoing enhancement of operational tools automation processes and mission databases.
Consolidate and present fleet-level reports summarizing satellite health subsystem performance anomalies and operational KPIs to internal stakeholders and management.
Lead knowledge transfer efforts across satellite missions and generations promoting internal documentation standardization and best practices.
Required skills experience and candidate profile:
Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.
Professional certifications (ITIL CISSP PMP or equivalent) strongly preferred.
1215 years of experience in satellite ground systems and operations.
Proven track record in ground segment architecture mission operations and communications.
Proficiency in operational tools such as SCOS-2000 EPOCH or similar mission control systems.
Familiarity with ECSS standards satellite telemetry protocols and high-availability system design.
Strategic thinker with a high level of operational discipline.
Decisive under pressure with strong crisis management capabilities.
Skilled in project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Technically fluent with mission-critical systems and operational security.
Eligible for or holding higher-level security clearance.
Experience managing classified systems and secure ops environments.
The position is located in our Headquarters of Torrejn de Ardoz (Madrid).
The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU and must be able to travel to the US.
Were looking for curious creative tenacious and collaborative people eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in wich we live.
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At ARQUIMEA we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience
Employment Type
Full Time
