We are partnered with a Barcelona-based space technology company developing an affordable, recurrent, high-resolution thermal imaging constellation. Their mission is to deliver a new perspective on Earth's changing resources, enabling advanced environmental monitoring and resource management at general scale.

As Space Systems Engineering Manager , you will lead the design, development, integration, and validation of satellite payloads across the current constellation and future missions. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and developers, ensuring the delivery of high-performance space systems and reliable imaging products from concept through operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical ownership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver missions into orbit and scale the company’s space capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the Space Systems Engineering function across all mission phases: design, analysis, integration, testing, launch, and operations
- Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high technical standards and on-time delivery
- Own end-to-end payload and system development, from early concept through in-orbit operations
- Work closely with Software, Firmware, Remote Sensing, Payload, and Operations teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Lead R&D; initiatives, technical proposals, and launch planning in close collaboration with the CTO
- Support business development and sales activities by translating customer, partner, and supplier needs into technical requirements
- Drive innovation by researching new technologies, proposing prototypes, and advancing system architectures, calibration methods, and operational concepts




- Ensure robust project execution through strong documentation, agile workflows, and adherence to internal standards and best practices
- Contribute to technical publications, company articles, and the development of internal procedures and specification manuals
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Several years of experience in satellite and/or payload systems engineering, including full mission lifecycle delivery
- Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams within a space environment
- Strong knowledge of satellite subsystems and payload technologies (power, communications, AOCS, propulsion, EO payloads, etc.)
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing, integration, and testing of payloads or satellite platforms
- Expertise in system verification, validation, and environmental testing (vibration, acoustic, shock, thermal vacuum, EMC)
- Experience with AIV processes and ground support equipment (MGSE / EGSE)
- Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar
- Experience with hardware design tools (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent) and thermal/FEM analysis
- Strong Python development skills and solid Linux proficiency
- Practical experience working in agile development environments

Advantageous Experience:

- Experience with thermal imaging payloads (MWIR, LWIR, etc.)
- Familiarity with geospatial standards and formats (e.g. OGC WMS/WMTS/APIs, STAC, COG)
- Experience with containerised applications (e.g. Docker)
- Exposure to cloud architectures supporting image processing pipelines
- Understanding of imaging processing chains and downstream imaging products

If you would like any more information regarding this position, please reach out to Yasmin Hamdy at

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📌 Space Systems Engineering Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Auxo Talent
📍 Barcelona