Senior Systems Architect - Space, Ground, and User Segments

Indra Group; Torrejón de Ardoz; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open University training

Udemy for Business access

Corporate shuttle service

Employee discounts

Job summary

Indra Group is seeking an experienced Systems Architect to lead end-to-end system design for Galileo-related space projects. You will ensure coherence across space, ground, and user segments, guiding requirements to implementation while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in systems engineering, space or mission-critical environments, and strong experience with ECSS/ISO/INCOSE standards, coupled with excellent communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 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 with system engineering standards such as ECSS, ISO, and INCOSE.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain end-to-end system architecture for Galileo-related solutions (space, ground, user segments).
• Ensure consistency between requirements, architecture, and implementation across subsystems.

Skills

End-to-end architecture

System integration

Multi-stakeholder collaboration

Communication & documentation

Space domain experience

Tools

ECSS

ISO standards

INCOSE standards

Job description

At Indra Group, we develop space technology for the missions of the future.

We drive satellite, Earth observation, communications, and space defense programs, participating in projects that push the boundaries of technological innovation and knowledge.

Join our team working on national and international projects!

What are we looking for?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage you to apply, learn more about our opportunity, and show us what you can bring to the team.

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.

What do we offer?

• Innovative, high-impact projects: Work with cutting-edge technologies on projects with both national and international impact.
• A career plan tailored to you: Designed to support your professional growth and development.
• Autonomy and flexibility: Freedom to organize your work, with a healthy work-life balance adapted to your needs.
• Stability and long-term opportunities: Join a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals and strong financial stability.
• Open and transparent work environment: Enjoy direct communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative setting.
• Continuous learning: Access training through Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses available).
• Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy special offers on gyms, restaurants, retail stores, leisure activities, and much more.
• Corporate shuttle service with different routes connecting work centers located outside Madrid city (only applicable where relevant).

What does our recruitment process look like?

• Profile review: We assess your experience and skills to determine your fit for the role.
• Initial phone conversation (5–10 minutes): If you receive a call from an unknown number, it may be us! A brief conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
• Technical interview: Meet the team, learn more about the project and day-to-day responsibilities, and discuss your technical expertise. Short assessments in English and competencies may also be conducted if required.
• Talent Acquisition interview: An opportunity for you to get to know us better—our values, career model, skills framework, and culture—while we explore whether there's a mutual fit.
• Offer and onboarding: If everything goes well, you'll join our team and begin this exciting new chapter with us!

Estimated hiring process duration: 2–3 weeks.

As a company, we view equality as a cross-cutting principle and a driver of social change. We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all, non-discrimination, pay equity, and work-life balance.

This commitment is reflected in fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity, can grow professionally, and has equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and career progression, free from 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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