Electronics Engineer

Blackshark; Madrid; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

FOSSA, based in Madrid with an R&D center in Lisbon, seeks an electronics engineer to advance internal hardware design for ground, space, and user segments. You will contribute across development cycles, from design to testing, with a focus on space-grade reliability and cross-department collaboration.

Requirements include a degree in Electronic/Telecommunications/Industrial engineering, 2–3 years of related experience, and strong English.

Qualifications

• Electronic, Telecommunications, Industrial engineering degree or similar.
• 2 to 3 years of minimum related experience.
• Knowledge of analog and mixed signal components and concepts (ADC, filtering, decoupling, bias voltage/current generation, etc.) and signal integrity on PCB.
• Experience in using PCB design software and handling lab instruments.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble and test electronics boards for space environment per regulatory standards.
• Design and execute extensive testing plans for components and subsystems.
• Collaborate with other engineers for system integration and documentation of designs and procedures.

Skills

Electronic engineering

Embedded C/C++

PCB layout

Signal integrity

Hardware testing

Education

Electronic engineering degree

Tools

PCB design software

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Vector network analyzer

Job description

About FOSSA

At FOSSA, we’re redefining how the world connects. As a leading space engineering and telecommunications company, we specialize in developing and deploying space technologies that enable a new era of communications. With a team of over +50 talented professionals, we’ve already launched +25 satellites and are actively building a next-generation satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity where it’s needed most.

With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D center in Lisbon, FOSSA is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity.

Who are we looking for?

We are actively looking for an electronic engineer or similar to continuing the development of our internal hardware design and testing capabilities.

You will be able to participate in the different steps of the development cycle for all our internal hardware developments in ground, space and user segments.

Responsibilities

• Design, assembling and test of electronics boards prepared for space environment that comply with regulatory standards.
• Design and execute extensive testing plans to ensure the performance and reliability of electronic components and the systems/sub-systems developed.
• Work closely with engineers from other departments to achieve effective systems integration.
• Thoroughly document designs, tests, and procedures to facilitate production and troubleshooting.

Profile

• Electronic, Telecommunications, Industrial engineering degree or similar.
• 2 to 3 years of minimum related experience. (Development of related personal projects will be considered as experience).
• Knowledge of analog and mixed signal components and concepts (ADC, filtering, decoupling, bias voltage/current generation, etc.) and signal integrity on PCB (matching, reflections, etc.)
• Experience in using PCB design software.
• Experience handling electronics lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers.
• Experience with high-speed signal layout and routing.
• Experience with using hardware platforms and communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C or UART.
• Familiarity with SDR and RF applications.
• Familiarity with complex electronic designs that require mixed signal layouts.
• Familiarity with embedded software programming.
• Experience soldering THT/SMD components.
• Technically related personal projects will be valued.
• Independent worker.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Preferably

• Educational master level.
• Demostrable interest in the space sector.
• Previous experience/participation in student team competitions.
• Embedded software development skills in C/C++.
• Previous experience on cubesat systems development.
• Previous experience on IoT systems development.
• Previous experience on R&D projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with external test houses for EMC/ESD testing, environmental chambers etc.
• Familiarity with electronic simulation software.
• Familiarity with power electronics design and control.

Why FOSSA?

• Be part of a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape.
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance.

FOSSA is a fast-growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it.

We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes.

We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated.

Location: Las Rozas, Madrid.

Full Time, Indefinite contract.