Instrument Functional Engineer (Early Career)

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks an Instrument Functional Engineer to join the Functional Avionics Engineering Department and contribute to satellite instruments.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team on high-profile missions, with hybrid working options and career growth in a multicultural environment.

Formación

• Education in aeronautical or industrial engineering or related discipline.
• Early-career with exposure to space systems or functional avionics.
• Strong adaptability and teamwork in multidisciplinary environments.
• Advanced English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of functional avionics disciplines (AOCS, SW, DB, FB, OPS) and interfaces.

Responsabilidades

• Manage instrument interfaces and validation testing across subsystems.
• Support instrument software development and subcontracted hardware follow-up.
• Coordinate with AIT on test definitions, integration, and reports.
• Assist IOC operations and maintain user manuals.
• Support quality teams in NRB investigations and cross-functional reviews.
• Prepare technical docs and lead supplier reviews.

Conocimientos

English & Spanish proficiency

Functional avionics knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Space systems exposure

Educación

Aeronautical/Industrial Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

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.

Working in a multidisciplinary engineering team alongside electrical, system, and MTP engineering, the candidate will contribute to high-profile missions like PAZ2, Spainsat NG, and ADLER . The role offers the opportunity to gain expertise in active antenna payloads while ensuring on-cost, on-time, and on-quality product deliveries to customers .

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 .

Skills

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills?

• Education: Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering degree, or a related discipline .
• Experience: Early-career profile with exposure to space systems or functional avionics .
• Soft skills: Strong adaptability, team player mindset, and the ability to work in close collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment .
• Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken) .
• Technical knowledge: Knowledge in functional avionics disciplines (AOCS, SW, DB, FB, or OPS), instrument interfaces, and software development support .
• Valuable / Nice to have: Experience with active antennas or spa ce missions/satellites .

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits s uch as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement pl an, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Chief Engineering & Architecture

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