Senior Space Systems Electrical Architect

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working where possible

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Madrid (Getafe) is seeking a Space Systems Electrical Architect to specify, decompose, develop and integrate electrical and electronic systems for satellite platforms and payloads. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure on-cost, on-time and on-quality product delivery to the customer.

The role requires experience in space system projects, requirements management, subcontractor oversight and ESA ECSS standards, with strong emphasis on electrical

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Proven experience (>5 years) in space system projects, requirements management, subcontractor management, satellite electrical subsystems, and ESA ECSS standards.
• Advanced English and Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical sub-systems and equipment technical aspects under System Engineering Manager.
• Define system verification strategy and maintain test specifications.
• Oversee electrical interfaces, harness, power budget and EMC.
• Support procurement and AIT teams in technical follow-up and risk assessment.
• Contribute to technical documentation, presentations and proposals.
• Collaborate with thermal, mechanical and harness teams across lifecycle.

Skills

Space systems experience

Requirements management

Subcontractor management

Satellite electrical subsystems

Electronics design

ECSS standards

English

Spanish

Altium design tools

Python programming

Education

Electrical & Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

Python

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Madrid (Getafe) is seeking a Space Systems Electrical Architect to specify, decompose, develop and integrate electrical and electronic systems for satellite platforms and payloads. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure on-cost, on-time and on-quality product delivery to the customer.

The role requires experience in space system projects, requirements management, subcontractor oversight and ESA ECSS standards, with strong emphasis on electrical