SATCOM Systems Engineer

About the role

At Métrica, we are looking for a SATCOM Systems Engineer with experience in the ground segment and hardware and radio frequency integration to join a project in the space sector.

What you'll do

• Specify and integrate hardware and radio frequency equipment for ground stations.
• Define requirements for antennas, RF chains, modems, synchronization, and networks.
• Define and manage hardware/software interfaces and their control documentation (ICD).
• Participate in the integration of the various station equipment and subsystems.
• Perform and review link budgets.
• Provide support for Factory Acceptance Tests, deployment, and station testing.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or similar.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in telecommunications.
• Experience in ground stations, SATCOM terminals, or satellite communications gateways.
• Experience in radio frequency, digital communications, and equipment integration.
• Possibility of obtaining Personal Security Clearance (HPS).
• Availability to work in a hybrid modality in San Fernando de Henares.
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of antennas, high power amplifiers (HPA), low noise amplifiers (LNA), converters, and modems.
• Experience in link budget calculation (link budgets).
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Familiarity with ECSS standards and requirements management with DOORS.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Capella, or UML.
• Experience in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), deployment, and station validation.
• Medium-high level of English, especially for reading and understanding technical documentation.

What you'll get

• Salary: up to €50,000 gross per year, depending on experience.
• Equipment provided by the client for security reasons.

How you'll work

• Office location: San Fernando de Henares, Madrid.
• Modality: hybrid, with 40–60% remote work.
• National and international travel.