💼 Full-Time Position

Lead Smallsat Systems Engineer — Earth Observation

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Airbus Defence and Space
📍 madrid, kingdom of spain, Spain
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Location
madrid, Spain
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Posted
June 14, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

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).
Por favor, lea detenidamente la siguiente descripción del puesto para asegurarse de que encaja con el perfil antes de enviar su solicitud.
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 o...