Lead Space Electrical Engineer – Satellite Power & Systems

Indra Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open environment

Continuous learning

Job stability

Employee discounts

Job summary

INDRA, based in Madrid, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead spacecraft electrical design for Earth Observation satellites and launchers. You will define power architectures, assess solar arrays and batteries, and ensure compliance with ECSS and NASA standards throughout the lifecycle from concept to launch.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in satellite electrical design, advanced MATLAB/Simulink/Altium skills, and experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams in national and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in satellite electrical design and development with flight projects.
• Familiarity with ECSS, MIL-STD, and NASA standards.
• Advanced MATLAB, Simulink, and Altium experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft electrical system design from concept to launch.
• Define and analyze spacecraft power architectures (solar arrays, batteries, power electronics).
• Perform electrical analyses and support AIT campaigns for EO satellites and launchers.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to ESA and European space programmes with compliant engineering practices.

Skills

Satellite electrical design

Power systems

Electrical architecture

Flight projects

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic)

Physics or Mathematics (related)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Altium

Job description

INDRA, based in Madrid, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead spacecraft electrical design for Earth Observation satellites and launchers. You will define power architectures, assess solar arrays and batteries, and ensure compliance with ECSS and NASA standards throughout the lifecycle from concept to launch.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in satellite electrical design, advanced MATLAB/Simulink/Altium skills, and experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams in national and