SPACE ENGINEER

Hydra Space Systems is a space and communications company, established in 2021 and based in Madrid, SPAIN. We develop our own satellite communications technology, focusing on narrowband, low-power communications. We work in verticals like vessel and aircraft tracking, smart metering, environment, infrastructure monitoring, smart agriculture, etc.We have also implemented our own efficient and affordable small satellite platform, having launched already 8 standalone units and 2 more, integrated as a payload in 3rd party platforms. We have 6 additional satellite units planned to launch in 2025. We have implemented several missions, including In-Orbit-Demonstrations for customers and have accumulated a strong space heritage in our short life.We are looking for an experienced aerospace engineer. Working closely with Hydra Space founding team (CTO, CEO, COO, ...), you will be a key contributor to the development and evolution of Hydra Space satellite platforms and space solutions.Specifically, you will be responsible of leading the development of Hydra Space cubesat platform, establishing the platform design, reusing and evolving the current pocketqube solution, leading satellite prototype manufacturing, qualifying and testing up toWe are looking for someone with at least 2-3 years relevant experience in the space sectorHowever, if you have a short or no professional track record but have the right knowledge, university qualifications and strong interest in developing your career in the space field, get in touch: we expect you to be willing to learn and develop in some of the areas mentioned below.ResponsibilitiesDefining, evolving and leading our space solutions lineBusiness and customer requirements analysis, trade-off and flowdown. Customer support.Establishing and leading the design of Hydra cubesat platform, reusing and evolving the current pocketqube solution and Hydra Space space heritageLeading and contributing to key subsystems and tasks: energy management, attitude control, mechanical integration, testing / qualifying, launch coordination, operations, …Leading, mentoring and growing aerospace engineers teamWorking closely with software and communications teamsWorking closely with suppliers and partnersQualifications / knowledgeMSc/PhD in Aerospace engineering or relevant fieldExperience in the space sector, specifically with small sats (cubesats, etc.)Design of space system and avionics conceptsHands-on hardware experienceDesign of System-level architecture, development of CAD model(s)Definition and setup of Assembly Integration and Testing (AIT) planSupport in the execution of validation and verification plansManagement of production & assembly of electronic componentsSupport in launch campaign and satellite operations General skills, these are a mustMultidisciplinar team workerProject and team management. Ability to lead and mentor junior engineersHonest individual, willing to own challenges and make things happen, no excusesAbility to tackle problems with perseverance and ingenuityAnalytical skills: able to work top-down and bottom-upAbility to map business to technology and identify opportunities derived from company technology and capabilitiesAbility to prioritize, self – organizer and able to work in a stressed environment, with a multi-task approachStrong communication and presentation skills: English and Spanish.