SPACE SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEER

Satlantis; Bilbao; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SATLANTIS is seeking a Space Systems Design Engineer in Bilbao to define and evolve satellite systems and payloads across the full lifecycle of space missions. You will design concepts with CAD, assess trade-offs, and ensure launcher compatibility while collaborating across disciplines.

Join a multidisciplinary team working on Earth observation missions with high technical ownership and a growth path that matches your experience.

Formación

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Experience in satellite system design or mission engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD tools (SolidWorks) and system engineering methods.

Responsabilidades

• Design satellite and payload concepts at system level.
• Define and coordinate system-level requirements and trade-offs across subsystems.
• Support analyses and system budgets (mass, power, data, link).
• Contribute to satellite operations strategies and in-orbit performance analysis.

Conocimientos

Space systems design

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Telecommunications Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

STK

Nastran

ESATAN

Descripción del empleo

Design the next generation of Earth observation satellites

At SATLANTIS, we create advanced Earth observation technologies designed to address global challenges through high-performance satellite missions. From concept design to mission operations, our teams work on complete space systems that combine innovation, precision, and real-world impact.

As a Space Systems Design Engineer, you will contribute to the definition, design, and evolution of satellite systems and payloads, working at system level across the full lifecycle of complex space missions.

What’s in it for you

• End-to-end mission exposure: You will take part in the design of complete satellite systems, from early concepts to mission-ready architectures.
• System-level engineering responsibility: Work on satellite architecture, subsystem integration, launcher compatibility, and engineering trade-offs across missions.
• Cross-disciplinary growth: You will collaborate with AIT, operations, thermal, and flight dynamics teams, gaining a broad space engineering perspective.
• High technical ownership: You will actively contribute to key design decisions and system-level technical definitions.
• Flexible growth path: Open to different experience levels, with structured onboarding and learning to progressively increase responsibility.
• Purpose-driven space projects: Your work will directly contribute to Earth observation missions with real impact on science and sustainability.

Your mission

Your mission will be to design and define satellite and payload systems that are technically robust, mission-ready, and aligned with launch and operational constraints.

By combining system thinking with engineering execution, you will help transform mission concepts into real spacecraft operating in orbit.

You will:

• Design satellite concepts using CAD, including structure, subsystem layout, cable routing, and launcher compliance.
• Define and coordinate system-level requirements and technical trade-offs across subsystems.
• Support engineering analysis and system budgets (mass, power, data, link).

Depending on your interests and experience, you may also contribute to:

• Satellite operations strategies and in-orbit performance analysis.
• Assembly, Integration & Test activities.
• Flight dynamics and mission analysis.
• Thermal design and system-level analysis.

What will set you up for success

• Strong engineering foundation: A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Telecommunications Engineering (or equivalent) provides the base to work confidently at system level.
• Passion for space systems design: Interest in satellite architecture, modelling, and mission engineering will help you thrive in a multidisciplinary and technical environment.
• Systems thinking and problem-solving: You enjoy understanding complexity, making trade-offs, and turning requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Autonomy and ownership: You are comfortable taking responsibility for technical work and driving it forward in a collaborative environment.
• Collaboration mindset: Space missions are built in teams, and your ability to communicate and align with different engineering disciplines will be key.
• English fluency: Essential for working in international engineering environments. Spanish is a plus.

Preferred experience that will help you stand out

• Experience in satellite system design or mission engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks) and system engineering methods.
• Familiarity with FEM, thermal analysis, or subsystem integration.
• Experience with space engineering tools such as STK, Nastran, or ESATAN.
• Exposure to Earth observation missions or space projects.
• Basic Python programming skills.

Ready to design satellites that reach orbit?

If you are motivated by complex system design, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to real Earth observation missions, SATLANTIS is the place to grow your career.

Join us and help shape the future of space systems.