Lead Smallsat Systems Engineer — Earth Observation

Airbus Defence and Space · madrid, kingdom of spain, Spain

Location
madrid
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 17, 2026

Job Description

A vacancy for a Space System Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Madrid (Getafe). The successful applicant will join the EOS Chief Engineering Department in Spain (TSESS).
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Tasks & Accountabilities
Act as satellite system engineer, leading the design, development and testing of satellite systems with a focus on the platform and its building blocks for a smallsat product line for Earth Observation.
Derive satellite system specifications from mission requirements, and lower‑level specifications for subsystems and equipment.
Identify market/business‑driven requirements and translate them into appropriate satellite system and subsystem requirements (e.G., connectivity, on‑board processing capabilities).
Liaise with the MSC roadmaps and company product strategy to ensure alignment.
Drive the adaptation o...

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