Project Design Authority (12 months contract) [25150]

You will lead the technical definition and design of satellite-based solutions that position and connect anyone and anything, everywhere, help observe our planet, optimise the use of our planet's resources, and even to spacecraft to discover the universe!

A solution is understood as a space equipment or subsystem that includes elements of different disciplines: hardware, software, firmware, digital and analogue electronics, radio-frequency, and power electronics.

Position functions:

• Acts as the primary technical leader of the bid or project team, leading the solution design.
• Acts as the lead technical interface with the Customer.
• Assess alternative solutions.
• Ensures the feasibility of the Solution, including:
• the adequacy of the solution in terms of architecture and technology maturity with respect to
• solution requirements,
• The consistency of the Solution with the Product Policy and Make-Team-Buy strategy,
• The feasibility with respect to cost, schedule, skills, resources, and industrial organization,
• The compliance with the contractual requirements,
• The risk assessment and the related mitigation plan.
• Support the capture, bid, and project team to understand the context and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in telecommunication engineering, industrial engineering, software engineering, physics, mathematics, or other similar technical discipline;
• At least 7 years of experience, 2 of them in the space sector.
• Understanding of a whole system, with knowledge in electronics, radiofrequency, communications, and/or software.
•  Ability to design, develop, and deliver systems and solutions in the most efficient way (Key Decisions, Model-Based Engineering, Simulations,)
• Ability to define the system capabilities, maximizing product value for the Customer, and taking into account project constraints.
• Ability to manage trade-off studies addressing a large scope of problems from the selection of high-level system architecture to the selection of a specific element.
• Critical thinking & decision making based on consistent information.
• Experience in system engineering.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Spanish or French is an advantage

Additional Information

This job is located in Madrid, Spain

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Adriana Camacho, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job NP-HP-25150

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An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.