Descripción del trabajo Lead Systems Engineer (Satellite Platform) Spain | Excellent Relocation Support Available

We are looking for an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to take ownership of the technical definition and execution of an advanced satellite platform program in Spain.

This is a highly technical, hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who thrives close to the hardware, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and can drive technical coherence across multidisciplinary teams from concept through launch and operations.

You will lead system architecture, requirements, interfaces, verification strategy and integration activities, working alongside subsystem experts across avionics, ADCS, thermal, propulsion, software and operations.

Key responsibilities

Leading satellite platform system architecture and technical trade‑offs

Managing requirements, interfaces, budgets and traceability

Supporting subsystem design reviews and technical decision‑making





Driving integration, verification and AIT campaigns

Managing technical risks, anomalies and verification closure

Acting as the technical focal point across internal and external stakeholders

We are particularly interested in

7+ years in space systems engineering

Flight project experience

Strong AIT and verification background

Hands‑on systems integration experience

Knowledge of ECSS or equivalent standards

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams

Nice to have

MBSE / SysML experience

Environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, EMC/EMI)

Avionics, C&DH; or onboard software verification exposure

Configuration management and technical documentation expertise

Why Spain? Exceptional quality of life and climate

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📌 Lead Systems Engineer (Satellite Platform) - Gts Group Ltd (Madrid)
🏢 GTS Group
📍 Madrid