Platform Engineer for IRIS²

ATG Europe; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ATG Europe is seeking a Platform Engineer to support a telecom satellite constellation program for operations in Noordwijk, NL or Arganda del Rey, Madrid. The role involves end-to-end platform design, development, and testing activities within a high-profile European space project.

You will contribute to platform subsystems, participate in RFPs, and lead design reviews across unit, subsystem and system levels. Travel to ESA ESTEC and other facilities is required; EU work eligibility is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar.
• At least 10 years of experience in a similar platform role with hands-on procurement or in-orbit operations in GEO/LEO.
• Experience managing large EU and ESA projects.
• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB or similar.
• Knowledge of platform equipment design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing at unit, subsystem and satellite levels.
• Knowledge of satellite system budgets, radiation, EMC/ESD.
• Experience with satellite LEOP, in-orbit testing, and manufacturing/assembly at system level.
• Willingness to travel to ESA ESTEC, EC, manufacturer facilities and launch bases; eligible to work in the EU; PSC eligibility.
• Fluency in English; other European languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program.
• Assist in platform subsystem design and development based on satellite technology.
• Prepare RFPs for Satellite and Launch Services and conduct technical evaluations.
• Participate in design, manufacturing and testing review meetings at unit, subsystem and system levels.
• Support the launch campaign, LEOP and In Orbit Test Campaign.
• Assist in on-orbit satellite health status assessment and anomaly investigations.
• Prepare weekly activity reports.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace/Electrical Engineering/Physics

Job description

We are looking for a Platform Engineer on behalf of and in support to our client for their location in Arganda del Rey (Madrid), Spain or Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

As part of the SpaceRISE consortium, our client plays a central role in the IRIS² programme, leading the design, development and implementation of the ground segment, including the infrastructure needed to manage the constellation and connect it with terrestrial networks. The company is also responsible for service operations, such as defining the service catalogue, establishing procedures and developing delivery models for member states.

In addition, our client leads the Low LEO segment, supporting innovative missions that strengthen the European space ecosystem. To meet its growing responsibilities, the company is progressively building a dedicated IRIS² team, currently composed of more than 40 professionals.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Support the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the area of Satellite Platform Engineering;
• Support the definition, design and development of platform subsystems based on satellite technology;
• Prepare the Satellite and Launch Services Request for Proposal (RFP) and the associated technical evaluation;
• Prepare and participate in all platform unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings;
• Prepare and participate in all platform subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review meetings;
• Prepare and participate in all system design, manufacturing and testing review meetings;
• Prepare and participate in the launch campaign;
• Prepare and participate in the LEOP;
• Prepare and participate in the In Orbit Test Campaign;
• Support the on-orbit satellite health status assessment and coordination of anomaly investigation;
• Prepare weekly reports of activities.

At ATG Science & Engineering S.L., we are firmly committed to equal opportunities and respect for diversity. The Equality Plan and active policies promote to foster an inclusive environment, free from discrimination. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap (+33% certificado de discapacidad), or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar;
• At least 10 years of experience on a similar position with hands‑on experience or exposure in either platform procurement, platform equipment manufacturing or platform in‑orbit operations in GEO and/or LEO;
• Experience in managing large EU and ESA projects;
• Programming languages skills (Python, Matlab or similar);
• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of platform equipment design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing at unit, subsystem and satellite levels;
• Demonstrated knowledge of satellite system related activities (e.g.: system budgets, radiation, EMC&ESD);
• Demonstrated skills in the area of Satellite manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing at system level;
• Demonstrated skills in the area of Satellite LEOP operations;
• Demonstrated skills in the area of Satellite Platform In Orbit Testing;
• Willing and able to travel for business needs as required to various locations such as ESA ESTEC, European Commission, Manufacturer facilities and Launch Base;
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU;
• Candidates must have or be eligible to obtain Personal Security Clearance (PSC) up to ESA SECRET / EU SECRET;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• Any other European language is considered an asset.