Space Surveillance Systems Engineer
3 days ago
Torrejón de Ardoz
🛰️ Indra Space – Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems 🌌 At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in: • 🚀 Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT), • 🚀 Secure Communications• 🚀 Earth Observation & ISR, • 🚀 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM), • 🚀 Science & space exploration As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach—from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe’s space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus. 🔍 What We’re Looking For We are looking for a Senior Space Surveillance (SDA) Systems Engineer with strong experience in systems engineering and technical domains related to space surveillance. The ideal candidate is capable of working with complex system architectures, requirements management, astrodynamics concepts, RF technologies, and data processing algorithms for object detection and tracking in orbit. 📌 Key Responsibilities • Analyse, document, manage, and validate system requirements using tools such as DOORS or equivalent., • Contribute to the definition and understanding of space system architectures, including SDA system components and their interfaces., • Apply and/or develop algorithms for SDA data processing, including detection, tracking, and object characterization., • Use astrodynamics principles to support orbit propagation, orbit determination, and related simulations., • Support software development or integration for real-time systems following aerospace quality standards., • Perform verification and validation activities at component, subsystem, and system level., • Contribute to activities related to multiband RF systems design, analysis, or integration., • Prepare and maintain technical documentation for complex systems. 🎯 Requirements Engineering background with experience in at least three of the following technical areas: • Requirements engineering (DOORS or equivalent)., • Space system architectures and interfaces, preferably SDA components., • Data processing for SDA (detection, tracking, characterization)., • Orbital mechanics fundamentals, orbit propagation, and orbit determination (STK, GMAT or similar)., • Development or integration of real-time software systems (C++, Python, or Matlab; version control; aerospace quality standards)., • System-level verification and validation., • Multiband RF systems design, analysis, or integration., • Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills. ⭐ Optional / Nice-to-Have • Experience with simulation or analysis tools such as STK, GMAT or similar., • Experience with aerospace software quality standards and real-time system development., • Background in SDA-related system design or component selection. What We Offer • 🌍 Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly., • 🤝 Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters., • 🚀 Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact., • 💡 People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success., • 📈 Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow., • 🔒 Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision., • 🌐 Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives., • ✈️ Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond., • 🎓 Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses. ✨ Your next big opportunity is here. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
Calle De La Cruz, 28850, Torrejón de Ardoz
