Job Description: A vacancy for an Earth Observation Satellite System Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Madrid (Getafe). The successful applicant will join the EOS Chief Engineering Department in Spain (TSESS). We are seeking a highly skilled Satellite Systems Engineer with a background in Earth Observation and/or Science satellite systems development. In this role, you will join the Systems Engineering team in the development of state-of-the-art, high-end Earth Observation satellite systems, in institutional and defence markets. You will play a critical role in the lifecycle of next-generation satellite missions. You will be responsible for ensuring that complex space systems are built to specification through rigorous Verification & Validation (V&V;) and robust Interface Management. Beyond your technical core,



you will act as a Deputy to the Chief Engineer, providing high-level technical support and assisting in the technical management of the system. This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between deep technical engineering and strategic system-level management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

System Engineering and V&V;:

- Lead the development and execution of the Verification & Validation (V&V;) Plan in accordance with ECSS standards.
- Execute mission analysis, generate the CONOPS and, from those, derive V&V; strategies for the product.
- Define verification methods (An]]>

📌 Earth Observation Satellite System Engineer (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Getafe