Mission V&V Engineer

Indra Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open university training

Udemy for Business access

Career development plans

Strong financial stability

Job summary

Indra Group is seeking a Spacecraft Functional Verification & Validation Engineer to join our space programs in Madrid. You will work on campaigns for spacecraft verification, Data Handling verification, avionics validation, and system-level verification activities for space missions.

The role involves planning and executing verification campaigns, analyzing telemetry, and assisting with EGSE and integration testing in lab environments, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years in spacecraft functional verification and validation or related avionics activities.
• Experience with complete spacecraft verification campaigns and anomaly resolution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in spacecraft functional verification and validation activities.
• Prepare, execute, and close verification campaigns.
• Investigate anomalies via telemetry analysis and interface monitoring.
• Support avionics, EGSE, and lab integration activities.
• Contribute to Data Handling and system verification efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to verify spacecraft systems.

Skills

Telemetry analysis

Anomaly investigation

Team collaboration

Verification planning

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic)

Tools

EGSE

Spacecraft interfaces

Job description

Madrid, MD, ES

Rol: T II

At Indra Group, we develop space technology for the missions of the future.

We drive satellite, Earth observation, communications, and space defense programs, participating in projects that push the boundaries of technological innovation and knowledge.

Join our team working on national and international projects!

We are looking for a Spacecraft Functional Verification & Validation Engineer with experience in spacecraft functional verification and validation, flight software validation, system validation, avionics engineering, and spacecraft integration and testing activities to join projects focused on spacecraft verification campaigns, Data Handling verification, avionics validation, and system-level verification activities for space missions.

What will you do?

• Participate in spacecraft functional verification and validation activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, execute, and close spacecraft functional verification campaigns.
• Perform anomaly investigation through telemetry analysis, interface monitoring, and functional troubleshooting.
• Support spacecraft avionics, EGSE, and integration and test activities in laboratory environments.
• Contribute to Data Handling and system verification activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful verification of spacecraft systems.

What are we looking for?

• A recognized Engineering or Master's degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic) or a related discipline.
• More than 3 years of experience in spacecraft Functional Verification and Validation, Flight Software Validation, System Validation, or related avionics engineering activities.
• Direct involvement in at least one complete spacecraft functional verification campaign, including test preparation, execution, anomaly investigation, and verification closure.
• Practical experience in spacecraft functional test campaigns, avionics systems, EGSE, and integration environments.
• Experience with spacecraft communication buses and interfaces.
• Ability to investigate anomalies through telemetry analysis, interface monitoring, and functional troubleshooting.

What do we offer?

• Innovative, high-impact projects: Work with cutting-edge technologies on projects with both national and international impact.
• A career plan tailored to you: Designed to support your professional growth and development.
• Autonomy and flexibility: Freedom to organize your work, with a healthy work-life balance adapted to your needs.
• Stability and long-term opportunities: Join a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals and strong financial stability.
• Open and transparent work environment: Enjoy direct communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative setting.
• Continuous learning: Access training through Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses available).
• Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy special offers on gyms, restaurants, retail stores, leisure activities, and much more.

What does our recruitment process look like?

• Profile review: We assess your experience and skills to determine your fit for the role.
• Initial phone conversation (5–10 minutes): If you receive a call from an unknown number, it may be us! A brief conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
• Talent Acquisition interview: An opportunity for you to get to know us better—our values, career model, skills framework, and culture—while we explore whether there's a mutual fit.
• Technical interview: Meet the team, learn more about the project and day-to-day responsibilities, and discuss your technical expertise. Short assessments in English and competencies may also be conducted if required.
• Offer and onboarding: If everything goes well, you'll join our team and begin this exciting new chapter with us!

Estimated hiring process duration: 2–3 weeks.

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