Instrument Functional Engineer – Early Career

About the role

An opportunity for an Instrument Functional Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Functional Avionics Engineering Department, responsible for all functional avionics activities for satellite platforms and instruments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of functional activities with a focus on instrument interfaces and operational procedure testing/validation.
• Support instrument software development and technical follow‑up of subcontracted equipment development.
• Coordinate with the AIT team on test system definitions, system integration, test preparations, and report reviews.
• Support operations and maintain user manuals during In‑Orbit Commissioning (IOC).
• Assist Quality Teams in anomaly investigations (NRBs) and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Elaborate technical documentation, deliver presentations, support project technical reviews, and lead supplier reviews.

Required profile

• Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering degree or related discipline.
• Early‑career profile with exposure to space systems or functional avionics.
• Advanced level of English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of functional avionics disciplines (AOCS, SW, DB, FB, OPS), instrument interfaces, and software development support.

Required skills

• Functional avionics (AOCS, SW, DB, FB, OPS)
• Instrument interface testing and validation
• Software development support for instruments
• Active antenna payload knowledge (nice to have)

What we offer

• Competitive salary and vacation days plus additional days off.
• Hybrid working model promoting work‑life balance.
• Health insurance, retirement plan, employee stock options and study grants.
• On‑site facilities such as free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Opportunities for upskilling and career development in a multicultural environment.