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.
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As Space Systems Engineering Manager, 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the Space Systems Engineering function across all mission phases: design, analysis, integration, testing, launch, and operations
* Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high technical standards and on-time delivery
* Own end-to-end payload and system development, from early concept through in-orbit operations
* Work closely with Software, Firmware, Remote Sensing, Payload, and Operations teams to ensure seamless system integration
* Lead R&D initiatives, technical proposals, and launch planning in close collaboration with the CTO
* Support business development and sales activities by translating customer, partner, and supplier needs into technical requirements
* Drive innovation by researching new technologies, proposing prototypes, and advancing system architectures, calibration methods, and operational concepts
* Ensure robust project execution through strong documentation, agile workflows, and adherence to internal standards and best practices
* Contribute to technical publications, company articles, and the development of internal procedures and specification manuals
Essential Requirements:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
* Several years of experience in satellite and/or payload systems engineering, including full mission lifecycle delivery
* Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams within a space environment
* Strong knowledge of satellite subsystems and payload technologies (power, communications, AOCS, propulsion, EO payloads, etc.)
* Hands-on experience in manufacturing, integration, and testing of payloads or satellite platforms
* Expertise in system verification, validation, and environmental testing (vibration, acoustic, shock, thermal vacuum, EMC)
* Experience with AIV processes and ground support equipment (MGSE / EGSE) xpzdshu
* Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar
* Experience with hardware design tools (e.G. SolidWorks or equivalent) and thermal/FEM analysis
* Strong Python development skills and solid Linux proficiency
* Practical experience working in agile development environments
* Fluent English communication skills
Advantageous Experience:
* Experience with thermal imaging payloads (MWIR, LWIR, etc.)
* Familiarity with geospatial standards and formats (e.G. OGC WMS/WMTS/APIs, STAC, COG)
* Experience with containerised applications (e.G. Docker)
* Exposure to cloud architectures supporting image processing pipelines
* Understanding of imaging processing chains and downstream imaging products
If you would like any more information regarding this position, please reach out to Yasmin Hamdy at