Senior Systems Architect - Hybrid

Indra Group; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hours

Open culture

Global reach

Mobility opportunities

Lifelong learning

Descripción de la vacante

Indra Space is seeking a Senior Systems Architect for a hybrid role in Madrid. You will lead end-to-end architecture for Galileo-related solutions, coordinate with ESA, contractors, and partners, and guide system engineering lifecycle activities across space, ground, and user segments.

The role requires at least 8 years in systems engineering and a strong background in GNSS and space infrastructures, with experience in ECSS/INCOSE standards and multi-domain integration.

Formación

• Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering and architecture.
• Proven experience in space, GNSS, or highly critical infrastructures.
• Experience with ECSS, ISO, and INCOSE standards.
• End-to-end architecture across multiple domains.
• Strong interfaces, data flows, and system dependency understanding.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder and international environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Define and maintain end-to-end system architecture for Galileo-related solutions (space, ground, and user segments).
• Ensure consistency between system requirements, architecture, and implementation across all subsystems.
• Lead architectural design and support system engineering lifecycle activities (requirements, design, validation, verification).
• Coordinate with engineering teams, system integrators, and external stakeholders (ESA, contractors, partners).
• Support integration, validation, and test strategies at system level.
• Ensure compliance with space industry standards, security requirements, and mission-critical constraints.
• Identify architectural risks, propose mitigation strategies, and drive decision making.
• Contribute to technical governance boards and design reviews.
• Support alignment with SAFe or large-scale program delivery frameworks when applicable.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.

Conocimientos

Systems architecture

Space systems

ECSS standards

INCOSE

SAFe

End-to-end design

Stakeholder management

System integration

Leadership

Documentation

GNSS

Descripción del empleo

Senior Systems Architect - Hybrid

Madrid, ES

Rol: E II

Indra Space – Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems

At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in:
Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
Secure Communications
Earth Observation & ISR
Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
Science & space exploration

As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach—from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe’s space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Systems Architect with a strong background in complex system engineering and architecture, ideally within space or mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in end-to-end system design, integration, and multi-domain architectures, ensuring alignment across all subsystems and stakeholders.

• Define and maintain the end-to-end system architecture for Galileo-related solutions (space, ground, and user segments).
• Ensure consistency between system requirements, architecture, and implementation across all subsystems.
• Lead architectural design and support system engineering lifecycle activities (requirements, design, validation, verification).
• Coordinate with engineering teams, system integrators, and external stakeholders (e.g., ESA, contractors, partners).
• Support integration, validation, and test strategies at system level.
• Ensure compliance with space industry standards, security requirements, and mission-critical constraints.
• Identify architectural risks, propose mitigation strategies, and drive decision making.
• Contribute to technical governance boards and design reviews.
• Support alignment with SAFe or large-scale program delivery frameworks when applicable.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering and architecture.
• Proven experience in space, GNSS, or highly critical infrastructures such as Galileo, GPS, EGNOS, or similar.
• Strong background in complex system design and integration.
• Experience working with system engineering standards such as ECSS, ISO, and INCOSE.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end architecture definition across multiple domains.
• Strong understanding of interfaces, data flows, and system dependencies.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder and international environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Galileo program or ESA-related projects.
• Knowledge of ground segment systems, satellite operations, or navigation services.
• Familiarity with secure and resilient system architectures.
• Experience working in Agile SAFe environments applied to large programs.
• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE) or Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.

What We Offer:

• Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
• Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters.
• Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact.
• People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success.
• Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow.
• Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision.
• Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives.
• Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond.
• Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of our workforce and guaranteeing equal opportunities in recruitment, training and promotion. We provide a workplace free from any form of discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

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