Ground Segment IVV Engineer for IRIS² | EU PSC

ATG Europe; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ATG Europe is seeking a Ground Segment IVV Engineer to support the IRIS² programme at Arganda del Rey (Madrid), Spain or Noordwijk, Netherlands. You will plan, define and execute IVV activities for ground segment systems, coordinating hardware and software integration to ensure compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in IVV for space/ground projects, hands-on hardware/software experience, ECSS

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in IVV roles for space or ground projects.
• Hands-on hardware and/or software experience.
• Familiarity with ESA/EC projects.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU.
• Candidates must have or be eligible to obtain PSC up to ESA SECRET / EU SECRET.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan, define and execute Integration, Verification and Validation (IVV) activities for ground segment systems.
• Develop and maintain IVV plans, procedures and test cases in line with project requirements and standards.
• Perform system integration activities, including hardware and software components, ensuring interoperability.
• Execute verification and validation tests, analyse results and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Support troubleshooting, anomaly investigation and resolution during integration and testing phases.
• Collaborate with system, software and hardware engineering teams to ensure end‑to‑end performance.
• Ensure compliance with ESA/EC project requirements and ECSS standards throughout IVV activities.
• Contribute to test documentation, reporting and technical reviews.
• Support preparation and execution of system-level validation campaigns.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies; contribute to process improvement.

Skills

IVV experience (space/ground)

Hands-on hardware experience

Hands-on software experience

ECSS standards knowledge

ESA/EC projects familiarity

EU work eligibility

PSC up to ESA SECRET/EU SECRET

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

ATG Europe is seeking a Ground Segment IVV Engineer to support the IRIS² programme at Arganda del Rey (Madrid), Spain or Noordwijk, Netherlands. You will plan, define and execute IVV activities for ground segment systems, coordinating hardware and software integration to ensure compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in IVV for space/ground projects, hands-on hardware/software experience, ECSS