SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEER VACANCY

Design the next generation of Earth observation satellites

At SATLANTIS, we create advanced Earth observation technologies designed to address global challenges through high-performance satellite missions. From concept design to mission operations, our teams work on complete space systems that combine innovation, precision, and real-world impact.

We are looking to welcome two Space Systems Engineers to our team, each bringing a different engineering background: one focused on Aerospace Engineering and satellite systems design, and another with a background in Optical Engineering and the design of optical and optomechanical systems.

What’s in it for you

• End-to-end mission exposure: You will take part in the design of complete satellite systems and payloads, from early concepts to mission-ready architectures.
• Specialised technical challenges: Depending on your background, you will contribute to satellite system design and engineering or to the development and integration of advanced optical and optomechanical systems for space applications.
• System-level engineering responsibility: Work on satellite architecture, subsystem integration, launcher compatibility, optical payload design, and engineering trade-offs across different missions.
• Cross-disciplinary growth: Collaborate with AIT, operations, thermal, and flight dynamics teams, gaining a broad space engineering perspective.
• High technical ownership: Contribute to key design decisions and system-level technical definitions for SATLANTIS missions, third-party projects, and R&D activities.
• Flexible growth path: Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, you will benefit from an onboarding and learning period that will help you progressively take on new responsibilities.
• Purpose-driven space projects: Your work will directly contribute to Earth observation missions with real impact on science, technology, and sustainability.

Your mission

Your mission will be to contribute to the design and management of satellite systems and payloads, ensuring that engineering solutions are technically robust, mission-ready, and aligned with launch and operational constraints.

By combining system-level thinking with specialised engineering expertise, you will help transform mission concepts into real spacecraft operating in orbit, contributing to technologies that observe and help us better understand our planet.

You will:

• Design satellite concepts and payload systems, contributing to system budgets, architectures, component selection, CAD, optical or optomechanical design where applicable, and compliance with launcher requirements.
• Coordinate and contribute to engineering teams responsible for the design and execution of Earth observation satellite missions and payloads for SATLANTIS, third-party customers, and R&D projects.
• Support in-orbit satellite operations, learning to assess spacecraft health through telemetry, perform image acquisitions, and contribute to operational activities such as propulsion tasks.

Depending on your interests, engineering background, and experience, you may also contribute to:

• Assembly, Integration & Test: Collaborate in satellite and payload assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Flight Dynamics: Contribute to mission analysis and flight dynamics engineering tasks.
• Thermal Engineering: Participate in thermal design and analysis at satellite system and instrument subsystem levels.

What will set you up for success

• Strong engineering foundation: A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Optical, or equivalent Engineering, or equivalent experience, will provide the technical basis to contribute to complex space missions. Additional qualifications in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering will also be valued.
• Passion for space systems design: Interest in satellite architecture, modelling, analysis, and mission engineering will help you thrive in a multidisciplinary technical environment and develop your expertise across different mission phases.
• Specialised engineering knowledge: Depending on your background, experience or a strong interest in satellite system design and analysis, or in optical and optomechanical system design and assembly, will help you bring valuable expertise to the development of Earth observation missions.
• Systems thinking and problem-solving: You enjoy understanding complex engineering challenges, assessing technical trade-offs, and transforming mission requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Autonomy and ownership: Your ability to organise your work, take initiative, and manage complex technical activities will help you progressively assume responsibility for key engineering tasks.
• Collaboration and adaptability: You enjoy working with different engineering disciplines, sharing ideas, and approaching new challenges with creativity and team spirit.
• Technology and mission mindset: Your passion for technology, hardware and software development, and space missions will help you stay curious and motivated as you tackle new engineering challenges.
• English fluency: Strong spoken and written English is essential for collaborating in an international engineering environment. Negotiation-level Spanish will be considered a plus.

Preferred experience that will help you stand out

• Experience in the design of space systems, including system budgets, CAD and FEM modelling/analysis, cable routing, grounding, and thermal design.
• Experience in the design and assembly of optical or optomechanical systems, preferably for space applications.
• Experience operating satellites in orbit.
• Experience managing space missions or engineering projects, particularly those related to Earth observation.
• Knowledge or experience in Assembly, Integration & Test activities.
• Basic programming knowledge, particularly Python.

Ready to design satellites that reach orbit?

If you are motivated by complex engineering challenges, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to real Earth observation missions, SATLANTIS is the place to grow your career.

Whether your expertise lies in aerospace systems or optical engineering, join us and help shape the future of space systems.