As part of the SpaceRISE consortium, our client plays a central role in the IRIS² programme, leading the design, development and implementation of the ground segment, including the infrastructure needed to manage the constellation and connect it with terrestrial networks. The company is also responsible for service operations, such as defining the service catalogue, establishing procedures and developing delivery models for member states. To meet its growing responsibilities, the company is progressively building a dedicated IRIS² team, currently composed of more than 40 professionals.

This role requires relocation and on-site presence at the Satellite Control Centre in Arganda del Rey (Madrid). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage). Support the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the area of Repeater and Antennas (Payload); ~ Support the definition, design and development of telecommunications systems based on satellite technology; ~ Participate in Satellite Mission Definition activities, system specification definition and contract negotiations; ~ Prepare and participate in payload unit, subsystem and system design, manufacturing and testing review meetings; ~ Follow up and review payload design, development, manufacturing and testing at unit,



subsystem and system levels; ~ Prepare and participate in satellite In Orbit Test Campaigns; ~ At ATG Science & Engineering S.L., Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap (+33% certificado de discapacidad), or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar; ~ Experience in managing large EU and ESA projects; ~ Programming languages skills (Python, Matlab or similar); ~ Expertise in RF and microwave engineering, including analog signal chain design, high-power amplification, frequency conversion, filtering and RF chain technologies; ~ Strong competences in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology, active antenna, on-board digital processors, software-defined radio payloads and 5G standard; ~ Experience with Link budgets; ~ Experience with repeater RF performance measurement; ~ Experience with integration and testing: equipment, subsystem and system levels; ~ Experience with In Orbit testing; ~ Experience with quality control essentials; ~ Basic knowledge of satellite platform engineering principles; ~ Fluency in English, both written and spoken; ~ Please submit your application in English via the apply button below.

📌 Senior Payload Engineer - Space Constellation & RF Systems (Madrid)
🏢 ATG Europe
📍 Madrid