P We are partnered with a Barcelona-based space technology company developing an affordable, recurrent, high-resolution thermal imaging constellation. Their mission is to deliver a new perspective on Earth’s changing resources, enabling advanced environmental monitoring and resource management at global scale. /p p As b Space Systems Engineering Manager /b, you will lead the design, development, integration, and validation of satellite payloads across the current constellation and future missions. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and developers, ensuring the delivery of high-performance space systems and reliable imaging products from concept through operations. /pp This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical ownership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver missions into orbit and scale the company’s space capabilities. /p pb Key Responsibilities: /b /p ulli Lead the Space Systems Engineering function across all mission phases: design, analysis, integration, testing, launch, and operations /lili Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high technical standards and on-time delivery /lili Own end-to-end payload and system development, from early concept through in-orbit operations /lili Work closely with Software, Firmware, Remote Sensing, Payload, and Operations teams to ensure seamless system integration /lili Lead RD initiatives, technical proposals, and launch planning in close collaboration with the CTO /lili Support business development and sales activities by translating customer, partner, and supplier needs into technical requirements /lili Drive innovation by researching new technologies, proposing prototypes, and advancing system architectures, calibration methods, and operational concepts /lili Ensure robust project execution through strong documentation, agile workflows, and adherence to internal standards and best practices /lili Contribute to technical publications, company articles, and the development of internal procedures and specification manuals /li /ul pb Essential Requirements: /b /p ulli Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline /lili Several years of experience in satellite and/or payload systems engineering, including full mission lifecycle delivery /lili Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams within a space environment /lili Strong knowledge of satellite subsystems and payload technologies (power, communications, AOCS, propulsion, EO payloads, etc.) /lili Hands-on experience in manufacturing, integration, and testing of payloads or satellite platforms /lili Expertise in system verification, validation, and environmental testing (vibration, acoustic, shock, thermal vacuum, EMC) /lili Experience with AIV processes and ground support equipment (MGSE / EGSE) /lili Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar /lili Experience with hardware design tools (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent) and thermal/FEM analysis /lili Strong Python development skills and solid Linux proficiency /lili Practical experience working in agile development environments /lili Fluent English communication skills /li /ul pb Advantageous Experience: /b /p ulli Experience with thermal imaging payloads (MWIR, LWIR, etc.) /lili Familiarity with geospatial standards and formats (e.g. OGC WMS/WMTS/APIs, STAC, COG) /lili Experience with containerised applications (e.g. Docker) /lili Exposure to cloud architectures supporting image processing pipelines /lili Understanding of imaging processing chains and downstream imaging products /li /ul p If you would like any more information regarding this position, please reach out to Yasmin Hamdy at /p