Are you a System Administrator or IT Specialist looking for an opportunity to work on one of Europe's key space programmes?
Would you like to contribute to the maintenance and operation of the Galileo Ground Segment in an international and mission-critical environment?
We are looking for a
Galileo Ground Segment Maintenance & System Administrator
to join our team in Madrid and support the daily operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the infrastructure supporting the Galileo programme.
You will work closely with the project team and multiple stakeholders, supporting operational activities, anomaly management, software releases, configuration management, and on-site test campaigns.
ABOUT US
ESYEN is an engineering company offering services to the Space Industry, working with major international Customers and Agencies such as EUSPA and ESA.
Since ****, we have played an active role in major European Space Programmes, including Earth Observation, Navigation and Secure Satcom.
Our team has a solid track record in providing Ground Segment services across major European Space Programmes.
ESYEN operates in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, with a strong commitment to innovation and quality of service.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Degree in
Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, IT Infrastructure
, or a related technical field is preferred.
Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience
in one or more of the following areas:
System Administration
IT Maintenance
Software Maintenance / Help Desk Services
IT Infrastructure Support
Network Support
Previous experience in the
space sector
, and particularly with
Galileo
, will be considered an advantage.
Technical Skills
Basic knowledge of




Linux and Windows operating systems
Basic knowledge of
networking concepts
Experience with
IT infrastructure maintenance
Experience in
software installation and maintenance
Knowledge of
virtualisation technologies
is considered an advantage
Ability to troubleshoot and investigate technical and operational issues
Familiarity with configuration and maintenance procedures
Proactive and structured approach to problem solving
Ability to work effectively in a team and in an operational environment
Good communication and coordination skills
Ability to interact with customers and multiple project stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established procedures
Fluent
English
, both written and spoken
French
is considered an advantage
Willingness to work in an on-site environment
Eligibility for security clearance is required.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a
Galileo Ground Segment Maintenance & System Administrator
, you will support the daily operation and maintenance of the Galileo Ground Segment, ensuring compliance with established configuration management, maintenance, and operational procedures.
Operations & Maintenance
Provide daily technical support to project operations
Ensure compliance with established configuration management, maintenance, and operational procedures




Support the identification, investigation and mitigation of operational problems
Monitor and follow up on anomalies, maintenance activities, and corrective and preventive actions
Support on-site coordination activities aimed at identifying and resolving operational issues
Participate in
Anomaly Review Boards (ARBs)
and support customer-facing activities
Monitor the status of anomalies and ensure appropriate follow-up of corrective and preventive actions
Manage
Change Control Requests (CCRs)
Prepare the required deployment and release documentation
Support configuration management activities and ensure that changes are properly documented and implemented
Software Releases & Data Activities
Coordinate software release activities
Support operational data extraction and analysis
Contribute to the preparation and execution of deployment activities
Support on-site test campaigns
Assist with the preparation and execution of operational and maintenance activities
Collaborate with project teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of planned activities
CONTRACT & BENEFITS
The successful candidate will be offered a
full-time contract
, with a competitive salary package reflecting skills and experience and aligned with the company's salary scale.
Additional benefits include:
Team-building and extracurricular activities
Adaptable working hours, where compatible with project requirements
Opportunities for professional growth within the project and across ESYEN
WORK LOCATION
Madrid – GSMC-ES, Spain
This is a
full-time, on-site position
.
Salary range:
€30,000 -
€55,00

📌 Galileo System Administrator (Madrid)
🏢 ESYEN
📍 Madrid