Platform Engineer (CanarySat)
CanarySat, a company within ARQUIMEA, will develop and operate global connectivity solutions and secure satellite communications, including the MAGEC. Its services will support governments, businesses, critical infrastructure and mobility operators.
ARQUIMEA is a global technology company that develops innovative solutions and products for highly demanding sectors, including aerospace, defence and security, Big Science, biotechnology and fintech.
We are looking for professionals with experience in satellite platform engineering to contribute to the development of the MAGEC.
Main responsibilities:
Support the definition, design, development and technical oversight of satellite platforms for the MAGEC constellation.
Define and review platform requirements, subsystem specifications and interfaces with the payload, launcher and ground control systems.
Assess platform design and performance, including power, thermal control, attitude and orbit control, propulsion, structures and onboard data handling.
Review platform budgets and analyses, including mass, power, thermal performance, radiation, electromagnetic compatibility and electrostatic discharge.
Contribute to satellite and launch service requests for proposal (RFPs), technical evaluations and contract negotiations within the platform scope.
Monitor suppliers’ design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing activities at equipment, subsystem and satellite levels. Follow up on review actions and technical anomalies.
Participate in launch campaigns, LEOP, platform in-orbit testing and acceptance activities.
Support on-orbit platform health assessments and anomaly investigations. Report on progress, compliance status and technical risks.
Academic qualifications:
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
Experience and skills:
At least 10 years of relevant experience in satellite platform engineering, procurement, equipment manufacturing or in-orbit operations for GEO and/or LEO missions.
Strong knowledge of platform subsystem design, technologies, interfaces and operating constraints.
Proven experience overseeing platform manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing at equipment, subsystem and satellite levels.
Experience with satellite system budgets, environmental qualification, radiation and electromagnetic compatibility analyses.
Experience in LEOP, platform in-orbit testing and anomaly resolution. Experience in major European or ESA programmes is an asset.
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB or similar tools, together with strong technical reporting, communication and teamwork skills.
Additional requirements:
Must be a national of an EU Member State and willing to undergo the security clearance process.
Fluency in written and spoken English. Spanish and other European languages are an asset.
Ability to work in Madrid and regularly attend CanarySat facilities. Willingness to travel within Spain and internationally, primarily within Europe, and to work at supplier or campaign sites as required.
Availability to provide on-call support during critical testing, launch and early operations campaigns.
The position is based at ARQUIMEA’s headquarters at Calle Serrano Galvache, 56, Madrid, with regular attendance at CanarySat facilities.
We are looking for curious, creative, tenacious and collaborative people who are eager to take on new challenges and help improve the society we live in.
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