IOT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

WHO ARE WE?

Sateliot is a Barcelona-based Startup in the New Space sector, becoming the first satellite telecommunications operator that will provide global and continuous connectivity to all the elements that will make up the massive Internet of Things (IoT) universe under the 5G protocol.

In order to do so, Sateliot is launching a constellation of last generation nanosatellites, located at low altitude that act as mobile towers. Sateliot is the perfect complement for large telecommunications companies by providing them with the necessary infrastructure where terrestrial technologies do not arrive.

YOUR MISSION

Sateliot is seeking a passionate and hands-on IoT Research and Development Engineer to join our growing R&D team. You will play a key role in developing cutting-edge IoT technologies, with particular focus on our NB-IoT over satellite solution. From setting up and maintaining lab testbeds to working with real IoT devices in field tests, you will be responsible for designing, building, and testing experimental prototypes (hadware and software) to support the evolution of Sateliot's technology.

A key part of your mission will involve the entire lifecycle of research and innovation projects, from the ideation and writing of competitive proposals, to technical leadership and execution of EU and nationally funded R&D initiatives, including SNS-JU, Horizon Europe, and National.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Design, develop, and test end-to-end IoT solutions, from the device to the cloud, leveraging NB-IoT over LEO satellite infrastructure in both real and simulated environments.
• Set up, maintain, and evolve R&D testbeds, integrating satellite and terrestrial components.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate solutions using IoT protocols, including CoAP, MQTT, LwM2M, UDP, TCP, QUIC, and SCHC.
• Conduct research on emerging IoT and 5G/6G NTN (Non Terrestrial Network) technologies.
• Support the preparation of competitive research proposals and grant applications, particularly for EU and national funding programs (e.g., SNS-JU, Horizon Europe).
• Contribute to technical documentation, including project deliverables, reports, and scientific publications.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners across multidisciplinary domains.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with IoT communication protocols such as NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRaWAN, or similar.
• Experience in IoT solutions, IoT servers, IoT device and server programming.
• Familiarity with 3GPP standards, especially Release 13/14/15 regarding LPWAN technologies.
• Experience with embedded systems programming (C/C++/Python) and microcontroller platforms.
• Experience with test and measurement tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, loggers).
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced R&D environments, independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in satellite communications, especially LEO nanosatellite platforms.
• Hands-on with cloud-based IoT platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub) and edge computing.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of 3GPP/IoT physical layer concepts, including modulation, coding, and radio propagation fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence applied to telecommunications.
• Proven experience participating in or coordinating publicly funded R&D projects (SNS-JU, Horizon Europe, CDTI, etc.).
• Knowledge of innovation ecosystems and industry initiatives (e.g., ESA ARTES, Digital Europe, CELTIC-NEXT).

WHAT YOU'LL FIND WHEN WORKING AT SATELIOT:

You will be part of one the fastest-growing start-ups in Spain with global reach along getting into the challenging world of New Space & Telecommunication.

Our culture is based on embracing openness by welcoming multicultural talent, being respectful with everybody and being open to exchange ideas. We are also committed to a healthy lifestyle by helping our team balance their work and personal life and also by providing them facilities for healthy habits.

We are a driven team with big goals, that seek for people who are genuinely passionate about their work and that also want to keep learning and getting better personally and professionally!

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Full time permanent contract
• Hybrid work model
• Schedule flexibility
• Flat and transparent organizational structure
• Buddy Program to help you with your integration during your first month
• Flexible compensation package: Tax benefits with ticket restaurant, transportation and kindergarten, training programs.
• We promote good physical and mental health, with a Health insurance, Fresh fruit in the office and the possibility of sharing the cost of bicycle transport or gyms.
• Work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary and multicultural environment that will allow you to boost your professional career
• To be part of a strong, international, friendly and motivated team, where you can progress both personal and professionally
• The chance to be part of one of the most exciting and disruptive space projects in Europe

Are you ready to become a Sateliot member? Send us your CV!