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Our ambition? To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in:\nPosition, Navigation & Timing (PNT)\nSecure Communications\nEarth Observation & ISR\nSpace Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)\nScience & Space Exploration\nAs the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach-from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe’s space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe are seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer with strong experience across the complete lifecycle of space missions. 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