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Startup · Spain

FOSSA Systems

HQ Madrid, SpainFounded 202051-200 employees

Small satellites and space-based electromagnetic intelligence. Selected for NATO DIANA’s 2026 cohort.

Website

Funding4 rounds · ~$28.1M

Equity raised
~$28.1M
Latest
~$10.7MSeries B · Jun 24, 2026
Cumulative raised$28.1M
Jun 19, 2024Jun 24, 2026

Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.

Systems4

FOSSA Nexus

A device that acts as a gateway to send data to the satellite network for Satellite IoT solutions.

Maturity not rated

FOSSASat 3U

A 3U nano‑satellite platform optimized for secure IoT and RF applications.

Maturity not rated

FOSSASat 6U

A 6U nano‑satellite platform designed for secure IoT connectivity and RF payloads such as SIGINT.

Maturity not rated

FOSSA XL

A dedicated infrastructure monitoring unit equipped with dual satellite/GSM communications and acoustic sensors.

Maturity not rated

Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.

Capabilities2

  • Developer
    classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Builds small satellites and space-based electromagnetic intelligence, with a NATO DIANA selection; customers are not explicitly named as military.
    —Reported
  • Developer
    classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Builds small satellites and space-based electromagnetic intelligence, with a NATO DIANA selection; customers are not explicitly named as military.
    —Reported

Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.

Supply Chain1 customer

Customers1

  • IoT payloads, software and support for Spanish Atlantic Constellation; satellites scheduled2027.
People
PersonRole
Julián Fernández BarcellonaFounder
Vicente González NegroFounder

Hiring Observations5 observed listings

A sample of observed listings, not a total vacancy count. Availability may have changed since collection. Categories are inferred from job titles.

Company Metrics

LinkedIn employee profiles
53
Observed Oct 5, 2026
Bright Data / LinkedIn · Source ↗
LinkedIn followers
28,396
Observed Oct 5, 2026
Bright Data / LinkedIn · Source ↗

Employee-profile counts reflect LinkedIn profiles associated with the company, not verified headcount. One observation establishes a baseline; it does not establish growth.

Sources21

Show all 21 sources and supporting evidence

Profile5

  1. 1

    FOSSA Systems · Supports Organization · name

    “Space-Based Solutions & Infrastructure | FOSSA Systemstwitter-whitetwitter-footertwitter-white”
  2. 2

    Supports Organization · founded year

    “FOSSA Systems S.L. was formally established in Spain on July 13th, 2020”
  3. 3

    PitchBook · Supports Organization · x url

    “x_url: https://x.com/FossaSys”
  4. 4

    tracxn.com · Supports Organization · kind

    “2 Seed and 2 Early-Stage rounds”
  5. 5

    NATO DIANA · Supports Organization

    “LEO-based electromagnetic intelligence for sovereign situational awareness”

Systems3

  1. 6

    FOSSA Systems · Supports System

    “The FOSSA XL was designed to capture vital data for analysis. Ten units of the FOSSA XL were deployed, equipped with a dual communication system (satellite/GSM), a power module (solar panel + batteries), and acoustic sensors to detect environmental vibrations.”
  2. 7

    FOSSA Systems · Supports System

    “FOSSA Nexus can act as a gateway to send data to the satellite network, otherwise LoRa devices can connect directly to the satellite.”
  3. 8

    FOSSA Systems · Supports System

    “The flagship FOSSASat 6U is a modular, scalable platform that builds on its predecessor, the FOSSASat 3U, with enhanced capabilities.”

Funding5

  1. 9

    FOSSA Systems · Jun 24, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “FOSSA announces the closing of a €9.25 million funding round to accelerate its international expansion and strengthen the deployment of its sovereign satellite capabilities globally.”
  2. 10

    Indico Capital Partners · Jun 19, 2024 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount, Organization · ownership

    “The funding was co-led by Indico Capital Partners and Nabtesco Technology Ventures”
  3. 11

    Nabtesco Technology Ventures · Jun 19, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “Madrid, Spain-based FOSSA Systems announced today it has raised a €6.3M Series A round to grow its IoT satellite constellation focused on remote asset management for industrial use cases.”
  4. 12

    MarketScreener (WISeKey press release) · Mar 11, 2021 · Supports Funding round · stage

    “WISeKey International Holding Ltd ('WISeKey') (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), ein in der Schweiz ansässiges Unternehmen für Cybersicherheit, KI und IoT, hat heute den Erwerb einer Minderheitsbeteiligung an FOSSA Systems, ein führendes Luft- und Raumfahrtunternehmen aus Spanien, das sich auf die Entwicklung von Picosatelliten für LEO-Dienste (Low Earth Orbit, Erdnahe Umlaufbahn) konzentriert, bekannt gegeben”
  5. 13

    Demócrata · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount

    “The operation has been led by Kibo Ventures”

Supply chain1

  1. 14

    FOSSA Systems · Oct 22, 2025 · Supports Supply relationship

    “FOSSA will deliver the IoT payloads, software, and ongoing support to Open Cosmos.”

People1

  1. 15

    Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Role · founders

    “{"founders": [{"id": "julián-fernández-barcellona", "type": "person", "value": "Julián Fernández Barcellona"}, {"id": "vicente-gonzález-negro", "type": "person", "value": "Vicente González Negro"}]}”

Other6

  1. 16

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · country, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers

    “{"company_size": "51-200 employees"}”
  2. 17

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "11849553", "company_name": "FOSSA", "company_url": "https://es.linkedin.com/company/fossa-systems?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain", "job_posted_time": "1 month ago", "job_posting_id": "4431680195", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Who are we looking for? We are actively looking for a Satellite Operations Engineer to lead and coordinate FOSSA Satellite Operations department, contributing to the day to day operations of FOSSA Systems satellite fleet. We are searching for individuals who know how to work in dynamic, young and agile teams supervising people and coordinating with other technical disciplines. You will be able to participate in the different steps of the development cycle for all our internal hardware developments in ground, space and user segments. Responsibilities: Coordinate and execute the development of real time, mission critical software solutions for satellite operations. Day to day running and coordination of the Operations team. Drive improvements to fleet capacity and productivity through process enhancements Reporting to the CTO and flight segment responsible Generate project documentation (Reports, Tests Campaigns,etc) Profile 3+ years of relevant experience Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Computer Science or similar Proficiency in software development, particularly in Python or similar languages Familiarity with LINUX environments Basic understanding of conceptual telecommunications concepts related to space and IoT (Polarization, Doppler, Link Budgets, etc.) Familiarity with satellite and IoT communication protocols such as CSP, MQTT, LoRaWAN, and NTN NB IoT Experience in working with databases, including MySQL Full professional proficiency in English Data driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis Familiarity with the space environment and its challenges Proactive approach to engineering and problem solving in high demand and critical scenarios Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team Preferably Hands on experience operating spacecraft or remote systems Experience coordinating resources and projects with multiple engineering teams Practical expertise in data analysis for problem solving Familiarity with automation and optimization tools Contributions to open source software projects Why FOSSA? Be part of a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape. Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast paced, innovative environment. Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance. FOSSA is a fast growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it. We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes. We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated. Location: Madrid, Metropolitan area. Full Time, Indefinite contract. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Lead Satellite Operations Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:44.830Z"}”
  3. 18

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "11849553", "company_name": "FOSSA", "company_url": "https://es.linkedin.com/company/fossa-systems?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain", "job_posted_time": "4 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4461709709", "job_seniority_level": "Associate", "job_summary": "About FOSSA Systems FOSSA Systems is a leading space engineering and telecommunications company with +40 employees, specializing in developing and deploying IoT satellite solutions for remote asset management. Leveraging advanced miniaturization and mass production techniques, FOSSA has launched over 20 satellites and is actively deploying a groundbreaking satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity solutions. With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D center in Lisbon, FOSSA Systems is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity. Who are we looking for? We are actively looking for a Telecommunications engineer to help us develop the next generation of RF systems. You will have the opportunity to develop RF systems implementing high frequency electronics like Switches, LNAs, PAs, Combiners etc. If you have experience in telecommunications engineering and a deep knowledge of electronics and high frequency PCB design, we are looking for you. Responsibilities: Design and simulation of RF circuits on PCB for Tx and Rx signal adaptation. Design and execute test campaigns for the hardware developed. Generate project documentation (Reports, Tests Campaigns, Block diagrams, etc.) Profile: Telecommunications engineer or similar. From 4 to 5 years of experience in the design, fabrication and testing of RF equipment in UHF and SBand. Experience with high frequency component implementation on PCBs Familiar with SDR devices and use. Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers. Full understanding of conceptual telecommunications concepts related to space and IoT (Polarization, Doppler, Link Budgets, etc.) Full professional proficiency in English. Preferably: Educational master level. Demonstrable interest in the space sector. Experienced on antenna and RF simulation software. SMD soldering experience. Experience with LoRa Modulation and Semtech transceivers and other transceivers like AD9361, and other common RF chipsets. Why FOSSA? Be part of a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape. Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance. FOSSA is a fast-growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it. We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes. We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated. Location: Madrid, Metropolitan area. Full Time, Indefinite contract. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Ingeniero de RF", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:44.745Z"}”
  4. 19

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "11849553", "company_name": "FOSSA", "company_url": "https://es.linkedin.com/company/fossa-systems?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain", "job_posted_time": "4 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4461714595", "job_seniority_level": "Associate", "job_summary": "About FOSSA Systems FOSSA Systems is a leading space engineering and telecommunications company with +40 employees, specializing in developing and deploying IoT satellite solutions for remote asset management. Leveraging advanced miniaturization and mass production techniques, FOSSA has launched over 20 satellites and is actively deploying a groundbreaking satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity solutions. With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D center in Lisbon, FOSSA Systems is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity. Who are we looking for? We are actively looking for an electronic engineer or similar to continuing the development of our internal hardware design and testing capabilities. You will be able to participate in the different steps of the development cycle for all our internal hardware developments in ground, space and user segments. Responsibilities: Design, assembling and test of electronics boards prepared for space environment that comply with regulatory standards. Design and execute extensive testing plans to ensure the performance and reliability of electronic components and the systems/sub-systems developed. Work closely with engineers from other departments to achieve effective systems integration. Thoroughly document designs, tests, and procedures to facilitate production and troubleshooting. Profile: Electronic, Telecommunications, Industrial engineering degree or similar. 2 to 3 years of minimum related experience. (Development of related personal projects will be considered as experience). Knowledge of analog and mixed signal components and concepts (ADC, filtering, decoupling, bias voltage/current generation, etc.) and signal integrity on PCB (matching, reflections, etc.) Experience in using PCB design software. Experience handling electronics lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers. Experience with high-speed signal layout and routing. Experience with using hardware platforms and communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C or UART. Familiarity with SDR and RF applications. Familiarity with complex electronic designs that require mixed signal layouts. Familiarity with embedded software programming. Experience soldering THT/SMD components. Technically related personal projects will be valued. Independent worker. Full professional proficiency in English. Preferably: Educational master level. Demonstrable interest in the space sector. Previous experience/participation in student team competitions. Embedded software development skills in C/C++. Previous experience on cubesat systems development. Previous experience on IoT systems development. Previous experience on R&D projects. Knowledge of regulatory standards. Familiarity with external test houses for EMC/ESD testing, environmental chambers etc. Familiarity with electronic simulation software. Familiarity with power electronics design and control. Why FOSSA? Be part of a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape. Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance. FOSSA is a fast-growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it. We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes. We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated. Location: Madrid, Metropolitan area. Full Time, Indefinite contract. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Electronics Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:42.928Z"}”
  5. 20

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "11849553", "company_name": "FOSSA", "company_url": "https://es.linkedin.com/company/fossa-systems?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4467040731", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "About FOSSA Systems FOSSA Systems is a leading space engineering and telecommunications company with +50 employees, specializing in developing and deploying IoT satellite solutions for remote asset management. Leveraging advanced miniaturization and mass production techniques, FOSSA has launched +25 satellites and is actively deploying a groundbreaking satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity solutions. With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D center in Lisbon, FOSSA Systems is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity. Who are we looking for? FOSSA is actively looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our software department in our Madrid office. As an embedded engineer you will be able to program different devices across all FOSSA engineering segments (Space, Ground, User). With special focus in the continuous development of FOSSA flight assets, comprising its ground stations for satellite control and its IoT devices. Responsibilities: Design and implement firmware for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment. Closely working with hardware and other departments to design and build unit firmware and high-level satellite applications. Support the definition of satellite and other systems architecture. Work on digital and analog embedded hardware. Prepare and maintain software detailed design and implementation documentation in accordance with company and industry standards. Profile: Telecommunications or Electronics Engineering degree or similar. 3 to 5 years of minimum related experience. Experience with C, C++ and Python low-level programming languages. Familiarity with debugging embedded systems (STM32, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc.). Basic understanding of circuit schematics and layouts. Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, SPW, etc.). Full professional proficiency in English. Preferably: Educational master level. Demonstrable interest in the space sector. Experience developing embedded software in Linux environment. Experience working with digital HW (programmers, JTAG, oscilloscope, etc.). Experience with real-time operating systems (preferably FreeRTOS). Strong skills optimizing and unit testing. Experience on Xilinx FPGAs. Why FOSSA? Be part of a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape. Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance. FOSSA is a fast growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it. We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes. We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated. Location: Madrid, Metropolitan area. Full Time, Indefinite contract. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Embedded Software Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:42.266Z"}”
  6. 21

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "11849553", "company_name": "FOSSA", "company_url": "https://es.linkedin.com/company/fossa-systems?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Lisbon, Portugal", "job_posted_time": "3 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4474196312", "job_seniority_level": "Associate", "job_summary": "About FOSSA At FOSSA, we’re redefining how the world connects. As a leading space engineering and telecommunications company, we specialize in developing and deploying space technologies that enable a new era of communications. With a team of over +50 talented professionals, we’ve already launched +25 satellites and are actively building a next-generation satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity where it’s needed most. With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D center in Lisbon, FOSSA is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity. Who are we looking for? FOSSA is actively looking for a Head of IoT that will join our Lisbon team and lead the development and improvement of FOSSA IoT devices and ecosystem. This person will be responsible for the technical coherence of the solution and for the interfacing with satellite and ground segment teams. You will manage and lead a multidisciplinary team across multiple disciplines and geographies, including mechanical design, electronics, manufacturing, embedded software, Fullstack, QA and technical support, reporting directly to the CTO, the PMO and Executive Management. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end development of IoT devices: from concept and prototyping to industrialization and large-scale deployment. Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers (embedded software, electronics, telecommunications, QA, and support). Ensure technical coherence across all engineering disciplines involved in IoT development. Design and implement procurement, QA, and integration strategies for mass manufacturing and deployment. Oversee customer technical support operations. Collaborate with satellite and ground segment teams to ensure seamless integration with FOSSA connectivity infrastructure. Coordinate with the companys headquarters in Spain to align product development and deployment strategies. Profile: Engineering background with experience on systems development, preferably IoT, LPWAN Tech and / or Satcom systems. 5+ years of related working experience. Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills. Demonstrated experience on technical integrations and technical support with external companies. Full professional proficiency in English. Preferably: Experienced on full technical development cycles, from idea to production and deployment. Interest in Space or IoT sectors. Why FOSSA? FOSSA is a fast-growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it. We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes. We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated. Location: Lisbon Full Time Show more Show less", "job_title": "Head of IoT", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:43.320Z"}”

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