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Lead SmallSat Systems Engineer — Earth Observation

Airbus Defence and Space
Location 📍 getafe, Spain
Posted 📅 May 30, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

Position Overview

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).

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 of existing satellite product lines to satisfy customer requirements while enabling mid‑scale industriali...

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Job Details

Employment Type
Full-time
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Category
Ingeniería y tecnología
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Work Arrangement
On-site
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Location
getafe, Spain