Space Systems Manager — Hydra Constellation Lead

Aistech Space; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work: 5 days remote per month

On-site gym and facilities

Paddle tennis courts and fruit/coffee

Descripción de la vacante

Aistech Space in Barcelona is seeking a Space Systems Engineer Manager to lead the Space Infrastructure Team, designing and delivering ENABLER payloads for Hydra satellites. You will guide a diverse group of engineers and scientists to ensure top-tier imaging products and services for our constellation.

The role emphasizes leadership in a full mission lifecycle, collaboration with CTO, and a drive to push technological boundaries in optical payloads and space systems.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Optics, Electronics, Telecommunications or related field.
• 7+ years in Satellite/Payload Systems engineering, cradle-to-grave missions.
• 3+ years in team management of heterogeneous space engineering teams.
• Proven experience across satellite/payload cycles from design to operations, preferably optical.
• Strong knowledge of payload subsystems: power, comms, AOCS, propulsion, EO payloads.
• Experience with optical performance budgeting and calibration on-ground and in-orbit.
• Proficiency in STK/GMAT/MATLAB or equivalents.
• Hardware design experience, solidWorks or similar.
• Thermal design and FEM analysis for payloads/satellites.
• Experience with manufacturing, integration, testing, and ground support equipment.
• Environmental testing (vibration, acoustic, thermal vacuum, EMC).
• Proven experience leading a mission to orbit and interfacing with clients/partners.
• Experience with Python, Linux, and Agile methodologies.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Space Infrastructure department through design, analysis, integration, testing, launch and operations.
• Collaborate with SW, Remote Sensing, Payloads and Operations teams to deliver ENABLER payloads and Hydra satellites.
• Lead R&D proposals, launch plans, and related documentation in line with strategy and CTO guidance.
• Interface with clients and consortiums to translate needs into internal requirements.
• Guide Hydra constellation development from cradle to grave, coordinating management and technical teams.
• Negotiate with partners and suppliers to align proposals with objectives.
• Research new technologies, develop prototypes, and drive operational innovations.
• Ensure project management, documentation and time management follow agile practices.

Conocimientos

Python

Linux

Agile

Team leadership

STK/GMAT/MATLAB

Solidworks

Thermal design

Aerospace systems

V&V

English

Educación

BSc/MSc in Aerospace/Optics/Electronics/Telecommunications

Herramientas

STK

GMAT

MATLAB/SIMULINK

SolidWorks

Python

Descripción del empleo

Aistech Space in Barcelona is seeking a Space Systems Engineer Manager to lead the Space Infrastructure Team, designing and delivering ENABLER payloads for Hydra satellites. You will guide a diverse group of engineers and scientists to ensure top-tier imaging products and services for our constellation.

The role emphasizes leadership in a full mission lifecycle, collaboration with CTO, and a drive to push technological boundaries in optical payloads and space systems.