Technical Lead - LEO QKD Space System

Telespazio; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Telespazio in Madrid is seeking a Technical Lead to steer end-to-end system coherence for a cutting-edge LEO QKD space mission. You will drive requirements engineering, system design, and validation activities under ECSS, coordinating space, ground, and user segments to secure communications of the future.

The role requires shaping the technical backbone of an innovative mission, overseeing the Ground Control Segment interfaces, and coordinating internationally with industry, agencies, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Systems Engineering for space missions or complex systems.
• Proven experience leading requirements and IVV activities in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Background in mission control systems design and operations planning.
• Experience in optical communications, satcom, or secure systems.
• Previous participation in international consortia (industry, agencies, research institutions).

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineering activities, incl. high‑level design of the complete LEO QKD system.
• Ensure technical and functional consistency across space, ground, and user segments.
• Define and maintain the end-to-end system architecture and product tree.
• Lead requirements engineering across Ground Control Segment and subsystems.
• Coordinate IVV plans and verification documentation at system and subsystem levels.
• Oversee cybersecurity considerations and secure communications aspects across segments.

Skills

ECSS standards

LEO mission design

End-to-end system architectures

Tools

Requirements traceability tools

Job description

Telespazio in Madrid is seeking a Technical Lead to steer end-to-end system coherence for a cutting-edge LEO QKD space mission. You will drive requirements engineering, system design, and validation activities under ECSS, coordinating space, ground, and user segments to secure communications of the future.

The role requires shaping the technical backbone of an innovative mission, overseeing the Ground Control Segment interfaces, and coordinating internationally with industry, agencies, and