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 integral 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.
Lead the Space Systems Engineering function across all mission phases: design, analysis, integration, testing, launch, and 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
Ensure robust project execution through strong documentation, agile workflows, and adherence to internal standards and best practices
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
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)
Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar
SolidWorks or equivalent) and thermal/FE

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