ARQUIMEA, we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.  

In ARQUIMEA SPACE develops spaceflight parts and equipment for satellites and launchers. We specialize in thermal control systems, structural panels, optical payloads, avionics, release and deployment mechanisms, and rad-hard microelectronics. Together with our tech partners we provide high-throughput smallsats and their subsystems. Our brand-new factory in Madrid is suited to integrate satellites and constellations.

We are looking for a Avionics Systems Engineer with the mission of to take responsibility for the system design, development, integration, and testing of avionics subsystems, including flight computers, power generation and distribution, communication systems, sensors and actuators, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that the avionics architecture meets mission requirements.

Tasks to be performed: 

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.

• System Design & Architecture: Develop avionics system architecture of the entire satellite, ensuring compatibility with spacecraft mission requirements.
• Oversee the selection, procurement, and testing of electronic components from external providers or internal developments.

• Perform size, weight, power, cost budget analysis, trade studies, simulation and optimization of satellite avionics.
• Lead the system design, development and verification of the On Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem, including FDIR, operational modes, redundancies, data buses, Telemetry (TM) and Telecommand (TM), …
• Lead the system design, development, and optimization of satellite Electrical Power Subsystems, including power generation, storage, distribution, and regulation.
• Lead the system design, development and verification of the Communication systems (including Telemetry, Telecommand and Tracking links physical layer, platform SDR,… ), propulsion entire subsystem and AOCS entire subsystem (including sensors and actuators).

• Hardware & Software Integration: Work with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to integrate avionics components such as flight computers, sensors, and telemetry systems.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct environmental, functional, and performance testing of avionics systems, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulations, and launch preparation.
• Troubleshooting & Anomaly Resolution: Lead the resolution of significant avionics-related issues during entire project lifetime.
• Documentation & Compliance: Generate technical documentation including design reviews, requirements and specifications documents, interface control documents, and verification and integration test plans.

Required skills, experience and candidate profile: 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Master’s or PhD Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering related technical discipline is a plus.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in at least one of the following areas:

              -Satellite Electrical Power Systems – Including solar arrays, batteries, battery                     management systems, power distribution, electric propulsion, isolation and                         grounding, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), fault tolerance, and thermal                       management.

             -On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) – Covering failure detection, isolation, and                     recovery (FDIR), operational modes, redundancies, data buses, telemetry (TM),                   and telecommand (TC).

             -Spacecraft Architecture Design – With an emphasis on attitude and orbit control              systems (AOCS), propulsion, and communication subsystems.

• +10 years of experience in any of the following areas: spacecraft OBDH, spacecraft Electrical Power Subsystem or as spacecraft avionics architect.

• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Familiarity with reliability, FMECA, radiation and Worst Case analysis and tools.
• Knowledge of radiation-hardened electronics and space-qualified components.
• Hands-on experience with avionics hardware, including processors, FPGAs, sensors, actuators and communication systems.
• Understanding communication protocols, such as CAN, RS-4XX, Ethernet, SpaceWire and others.
• Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) for spacecraft avionics.
• Experience with digital, analog, mixed signal, and power design and analysis processes for space programs form a systems point of view.
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft integration and environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, radiation and EMC/EMI).
• Familiarity with antenna and RF systems for spacecrafts TT&C.
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors supply chain.
• Proficiency analysis tools and simulation software (e.g. SPICE, Altium, MathCAD, MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS STK).
• Familiarity with electronics lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, mustimeters, spectrum analyzers, RF test beds,…).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and experience implementing cybersecurity measures in embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical projects from concept to delivery.
• Familiarity with industry standards and requirements related to satellite power systems (e.g., ECSS, NASA standards).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.

The position is located in our Headquarters of Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid).

The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU and must be able to travel to the US.

We're looking for curious, creative, tenacious and collaborative people, eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in wich we live.

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At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience