Senior EO Satellite Systems Engineer

Airbus; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days + extra days off

Hybrid working model

Health insurance

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Madrid (Getafe) seeks an experienced Earth Observation Satellite System Engineer to join the EOS Chief Engineering Department. You will work on state-of-the-art EO spacecraft, drive V&V activities, manage interfaces, and support the Chief Engineer in technical leadership across subsystems.

The role emphasizes bridging deep technical engineering with strategic system-level management, including MBSE methods, design digitalisation, and development of novel features

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in Systems Engineering within the Space industry, specifically on satellite platforms or high-complexity space missions.
• Strong background in Earth Observation or Science mission architectures is a significant plus.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of the Space Mission Lifecycle and ECSS standards.
• Knowledge of SAR and Optical payloads is a plus.
• Expertise in Requirements Engineering (e.g., using DOORS or similar tools).
• Proficiency in Interface Management and System Modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead System Engineering and V&V activities, and develop the V&V Plan per ECSS standards.
• Perform mission analysis, generate CONOPS and derive V&V strategies from them.
• Define verification methods to ensure all system requirements are met.
• Oversee the creation and management of the Verification Control Document (VCD).
• Coordinate complex system-level tests, including environmental testing and end-to-end tests.
• Manage satellite interfaces and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) across subsystems.
• Ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components and resolve cross-subsystem conflicts.
• Support Deputy Chief Engineer duties and contribute to technical decision-making and risk management.
• Participate in Technical Reviews and produce high-level technical documentation for customers.
• Assist in resource estimation, cost control, scheduling and progress monitoring.

Skills

Systems Engineering

V&V Proficiency

ECSS Standards

Requirements Engineering

Interface Management

MBSE

System Modeling

Deputy Chief Engineer Leadership

Earth Observation

Technical Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

DOORS

MBSE Tools

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Madrid (Getafe) seeks an experienced Earth Observation Satellite System Engineer to join the EOS Chief Engineering Department. You will work on state-of-the-art EO spacecraft, drive V&V activities, manage interfaces, and support the Chief Engineer in technical leadership across subsystems.

The role emphasizes bridging deep technical engineering with strategic system-level management, including MBSE methods, design digitalisation, and development of novel features