Technical Lead – Satellite QKD System (LEO)

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain • Posted June 18, 2026

Job Type: Full time

Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid

Posted: June 18, 2026

Category: Computer Occupations

Application Deadline: July 28, 2026

Role Description

Job Description:
We are looking for a Technical Lead to join a cutting-edge space project focused on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
In this role, you will act as the technical authority on behalf of TPZ, ensuring end-to-end system coherence across space, ground, and user segments, while leading requirements engineering, system design, and validation activities under the ECSS framework.
You will play a key role in shaping the technical backbone of a highly innovative mission, contributing directly to secure communications of the future.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering
Lead and oversee system engineering activities, including high-level design of the complete LEO QKD system.
Ensure technical and functional consistency across space segment (platform and quantum payload), ground segment (GCS, OGS, KMS), and user segment.
Define and maintain the end-to-end sys...
                

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