Ingeniero de sistemas eléctricos

Electrical Systems & Harness Engineer | Deployment Solutions 🚀

Department: Engineering

Location: Coslada, Madrid | On-site

OCCAM Space is looking for an Electrical Systems & Harness Engineer to contribute to the development of our next generation of space Deployment Solutions.

Who are we?

OCCAM Space designs and manufactures separation systems for satellites and launch vehicles.

We operate in a highly technical and industrial environment, with a strong product focus, an international outlook and a firm commitment to innovation, advanced engineering and reliability.

Our motto, “Keep It Simple”, reflects the way we work: developing reliable, intelligent and efficient solutions for complex missions.

Learn more about us: https://occamspace.com/

What will you do?

• Translate customer and mission requirements into electrical architectures and interfaces, including power distribution, grounding, bonding and shielding.
• Design electrical harnesses, selecting wires, cables, connectors, backshells and pin allocations, and defining shielding and routing.
• Produce electrical diagrams, ICDs, wire lists, Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation, and perform electrical analyses including voltage drop, current-carrying capability and derating.
• Work closely with Systems and Mechanical Engineering to ensure proper electrical integration and define technical requirements for electronic units.
• Coordinate technically with electronics suppliers, reviewing schematics, design documentation, qualification plans and test results.
• Support harness manufacturing, integration and electrical MAIT activities, including inspection, continuity and insulation testing, functional testing and troubleshooting.
• Participate in design reviews, qualification and environmental testing, supporting the resolution of electrical anomalies and non-conformances.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
• Around 4–5 years of experience in electrical systems, harness engineering, avionics or related activities, ideally within space, aerospace, defence or other high-reliability environments.
• Practical experience in electrical harness design and in defining electrical architectures, interfaces and interconnection diagrams.
• Good knowledge of wire sizing, connector selection, grounding, bonding, shielding and EMI/EMC principles.
• Good understanding of analogue and digital electronics and common electrical interfaces, with the ability to specify electronic units and critically review schematics and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience working with manufacturing, integration and test teams, with strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to work directly with hardware.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Professional working proficiency in Spanish.

What do we offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment contract.
• Competitive salary based on experience and technical expertise.
• Direct involvement in real space hardware, working across the lifecycle from customer requirements and design to manufacturing, integration and testing.
• Continuous training and professional development in a fast-growing space company.
• Flexible compensation plan, including childcare vouchers, meal and transport cards and private health insurance.
• Flexible working hours, with arrival between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m.
• 22 working days of annual leave + 6 additional personal days.
• 24 and 31 December off, plus your birthday.

Export control

Due to OCCAM Space’s collaboration with U.S. customers, certain activities and technical information may be subject to U.S. export control regulations —including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)— as well as European Union and Spanish legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Law 53/2007 and Royal Decree 679/2014.

Accordingly, access to controlled technology in certain positions requires compliance with the eligibility requirements established by the applicable regulations and authorisations. Any difference in treatment arising from these requirements shall be exclusively based on the legitimate purpose of complying with legal export control obligations and shall be applied as an appropriate, necessary and proportionate measure, in accordance with Article 4.2 of Spanish Law 15/2022 of 12 July on equal treatment and non-discrimination.