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.

Main function: Technical lead responsible for the design, deployment, integration, and validation of the teleporter ground segment (RF systems, infrastructure, control and security systems), through acceptance and commissioning.

Technical Scope:
The project includes:

• A teleport in Tenerife with Ku-, Ka-, and C-band antennas for GEO and LEO operations
• Control center, data center, redundant communications and power systems, and security systems
• Integration with fiber and submarine cable networks to enable Europe–Africa connectivity

Tasks to be performed:

Engineering and architecture

• Definition and validation of the ground segment architecture (RF, IF, data center, SOC, NOC, communications, power systems).
• Technical supervision of:
o Antennas and RF systems
o Baseband systems
o IT/data center equipment
o SOC and NOC
o Redundant electrical systems (transformer, generators, UPS)
o Fiber and communications infrastructure

Technical Procurement

• Preparation of technical equipment specifications
• Technical evaluation of proposals
• Technical management of critical suppliers

Integration and validation

• Supervision of installation activities
• Definition and execution of the Test & Evaluation plan
• Validation of:
o Subsystem acceptance tests
o On-Site Ground Segment Acceptance Test
o Commissioning and operational readiness

Cybersecurity and resilience

• Compliance with ISO 27001 and the Spanish National Security Framework (ENS), based on identified risks
• Design of a secure architecture for satellite operations

Space Segment Interface

• Coordination with constellation teams (Canarysat, IRIS2, or others)
• Definition of TT&C interfaces and service links

Required candidate profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications or Aerospace Engineering, specialized in satellite systems

Specific Training / Knowledge Required in:

Experience in:
o Ka-band antennas and RF chain
o NOC/SOC environments
o Integration of mission-critical 24/7 systems

• Ability to technically manage multiple contractors

• Professional-level technical English required

Minimum Required Experience:

• ≥10 years of experience in the design or deployment of ground segments or teleports.

KPIs to Be Achieved:

• Compliance with technical requirements approved at CDR (Critical Design Review).
• Successful completion of acceptance tests with no critical non-conformities.
• Initial availability ≥ 99.9%.
• On-time delivery of operational readiness.

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