Space Systems Engineering Manager

barcelona, cataluña, Spain • Posted May 31, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: barcelona, cataluña
Posted: May 31, 2026
Category: Gestión y operaciones
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

Role Description

Space System Engineering Manager

I’m currently supporting a rapidly scaling Earth Observation company in Catalonia that has just successfully launched its first satellite and is now entering its next phase of constellation growth.

They design and manufacture their own advanced thermal imaging payloads in house and are building a high resolution, high revisit capability focused on delivering a new perspective on the planet’s changing resources. Following international expansion and significant team growth, they are now hiring a Space Systems Engineering Manager to lead their space infrastructure activities.

This is a genuine leadership role, not just coordination. You will take ownership of mission delivery from cradle to grave, leading a multidisciplinary team across payloads, platform, software, remote sensing and operations.

The Opportunity

You will:

  • Lead the Space Infrastructure and Systems team across design, analysis, A...

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