Job Description

ARQUIMEA, we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.

Main function: Full responsibility for the end-to-end execution of the project funded by the European Commission (CEF-DIG-2024-GATEWAYS), ensuring technical, financial, contractual, and regulatory compliance through to the commissioning and operational entry of the teleport, SOC, and NOC.

Tasks to be performed:

Contract Management and Relationship with the European Commission
• Interface with the European Commission and management of the Grant Agreement
• Coordination of technical and financial reporting (pre-financing, periodic reports, cost justification)
• Control of cost eligibility and compliance with obligations (audits, CFS, EU visibility requirements)

Project Management
• Planning and control of the overall schedule (WP1–WP8)
• Coordination of engineering, permitting, civil works, procurement, and systems integration
• Management of identified critical risks (permitting, procurement, technical complexity, cybersecurity)
• Budget control by Work Package and eligible cost category (studies vs. works in outermost regions)
• Management of teleport security, including relevant certifications

Governance and Stakeholders
• Coordination with ITER and internal CanarySat and Arquimea teams
• Liaison with public authorities for licenses, spectrum allocation, and regulatory approvals
• Oversight of main construction and system integration contractors

Key Objectives to Be Achieved
• Completion of detailed design and engineering
• Finalization of civil works and infrastructure deployment
• Integrated system acceptance and readiness for operation.

Required candidate profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Industrial, Aerospace, or related field).

Specific Training / Knowledge Required in:

• Proven experience in projects funded by the European Commission (CEF, H2020, Horizon Europe, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of public contract management, cost eligibility rules, and EC audit processes
• Experience in consortium coordination
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory.

Minimum Required Experience:

• ≥10 years of experience in managing complex technological infrastructure projects.

KPIs to Be Achieved:

• Fulfilment of technical and financial milestones
• Budget deviation < 5%
• Zero major non-conformities in EC audits
• On-time entry into operation.

We're looking for curious, creative, tenacious and collaborative people, eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in wich we live.

Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life

At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience