ppWe 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. /ppAs bSpace Systems Engineering Manager /b, 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. /ppThis 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. /ph3Key Responsibilities: /h3ulliLead the Space Systems Engineering function across all mission phases: design, analysis, integration, testing, launch, and operations /liliManage and mentor a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high technical standards and on-time delivery /liliOwn end-to-end payload and system development, from early concept through in-orbit operations /liliWork closely with Software, Firmware, Remote Sensing, Payload, and Operations teams to ensure seamless system integration /liliLead RD initiatives, technical proposals, and launch planning in close collaboration with the CTO /liliSupport business development and sales activities by translating customer, partner, and supplier needs into technical requirements /liliDrive innovation by researching new technologies, proposing prototypes, and advancing system architectures, calibration methods,



and operational concepts /liliEnsure robust project execution through strong documentation, agile workflows, and adherence to internal standards and best practices /liliContribute to technical publications, company articles, and the development of internal procedures and specification manuals /liliBachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline /liliSeveral years of experience in satellite and/or payload systems engineering, including full mission lifecycle delivery /liliProven experience leading and managing engineering teams within a space environment /liliStrong knowledge of satellite subsystems and payload technologies (power, communications, AOCS, propulsion, EO payloads, etc.) /liliHands-on experience in manufacturing, integration, and testing of payloads or satellite platforms /liliExpertise in system verification, validation, and environmental testing (vibration, acoustic, shock, thermal vacuum, EMC) /liliExperience with AIV processes and ground support equipment (MGSE / EGSE) /liliProficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar /liliExperience with hardware design tools (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent) and thermal/FEM analysis /liliStrong Python development skills and solid Linux proficiency /liliPractical experience working in agile development environments /li /ulh3Advantageous Experience: /h3ulliExperience with thermal imaging payloads (MWIR, LWIR, etc.) /liliFamiliarity with geospatial standards and formats (e.g. OGC WMS/WMTS/APIs, STAC, COG) /liliExperience with containerised applications (e.g. Docker) /liliExposure to cloud architectures supporting image processing pipelines /liliUnderstanding of imaging processing chains and downstream imaging products /li /ulpIf you would like any more information regarding this position, please reach out to Yasmin Hamdy at /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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