Technical Manager - Ground Segment

Technical Manager - Ground Segment

ARQUIMEA

Tenerife, Spain

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:
  • Antennas and RF systems
  • Baseband systems
  • IT/data center equipment
  • SOC and NOC
  • Redundant electrical systems (transformer, generators, UPS)
  • 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:
  • Subsystem acceptance tests
  • On-Site Ground Segment Acceptance Test
  • 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:

• Ka-band antennas and RF chain
• NOC/SOC environments
• 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.

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