Senior Systems Architect

Senior Systems Architect

Indra Group

Madrid, Spain

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Systems Architect with a strong background in complex system engineering and architecture, ideally within space or mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in end-to-end system design, integration, and multi-domain architectures, ensuring alignment across all subsystems and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the end-to-end system architecture for Galileo-related solutions (space, ground, and user segments);
• Ensure consistency between system requirements, architecture, and implementation across all subsystems;
• Lead architectural design and support system engineering lifecycle activities (requirements, design, validation, verification);
• Coordinate with engineering teams, system integrators, and external stakeholders (e.g., ESA, contractors, partners);
• Support integration, validation, and test strategies at system level;
• Ensure compliance with space industry standards, security requirements, and mission-critical constraints;
• Identify architectural risks, propose mitigation strategies, and drive decision making;
• Contribute to technical governance boards and design reviews;
• Support alignment with SAFe or large-scale program delivery frameworks when applicable;
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering and architecture;
• Proven experience in space, GNSS, or highly critical infrastructures such as Galileo, GPS, EGNOS, or similar;
• Strong background in complex system design and integration;
• Experience working with system engineering standards such as ECSS, ISO, and INCOSE;
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end architecture definition across multiple domains;
• Strong understanding of interfaces, data flows, and system dependencies;
• Experience in multi-stakeholder and international environments;
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Galileo program or ESA-related projects;
• Knowledge of ground segment systems, satellite operations, or navigation services;
• Familiarity with secure and resilient system architectures;
• Experience working in Agile SAFe environments applied to large programs;
• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE) or Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF;
• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.