Satellite Platform Engineer - IRIS² (Madrid/Noordwijk)

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

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.