Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Satellite Operations & Systems Engineer in Spain.

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What’s in it for you

- Hands‑on technical experience: Contribute directly to satellite design, subsystem analysis, and in‑orbit operations.
- Cross‑disciplinary exposure: Collaborate with engineers, partners, and stakeholders across systems, launch, platform, and ground segments.
- Growth and learning: Develop expertise in satellite systems engineering and operations while supporting the Operations Lead.
- Adaptable working hours: Organize your schedule in a culture of autonomy and trust.
- Private health insurance: Access comprehensive medical coverage for you and your wellbeing.
- Dynamic and collaborative environment: Join a young, multidisciplinary team driven by innovation, precision, and problem‑solving.

Your mission

- Support both the engineering and operational aspects of satellite missions.
- Participate in the satellite operations during LEOP, commissioning, nominal mission, and end‑of‑life activities.
- Contribute to tests in‑orbit and anomaly investigations in collaboration with the satellite operations teams.




- Support the preparation and validation of operational products such as Mission Control Software and test bench activities.
- Process and analyse telemetry data, maintaining supporting tools and infrastructure.
- Contribute to the training and operational readiness of the operations team.
- Participate in the development of space missions, from early satellite/mission concepts, requirements, design, AIT, and launch.
- Execute assessments and simulations of system performance and budgets (mass, power, pointing, communication, orbital drift, etc.).
- Coordinate engineering teams for system and subsystem development projects.
- Contribute to proposals for new missions and projects.

What will set you up for success

- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent; qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunications, or Software Engineering are a plus.
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in spacecraft systems or operations.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work independently.
- Team spirit, versatility, and creativity.
- Fluency in English; negotiation‑level Spanish is a plus. xugodme
- Experience in satellite operations or Earth observation missions is highly valued.

📌 Satellite Systems Engineer (Bilbao)
🏢 Darwin Recruitment
📍 Bilbao