Orbital Paradigm : Senior Avionics Engineer

Fundación Parque Científico de Madrid; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A pioneering startup in the space industry seeks a Senior Avionics Engineer in Madrid. You will design and develop avionics systems for spacecraft, leading projects and mentoring a team. This role offers a hybrid work model and the chance to grow within a fast-growing company with responsibilities and a company shares plan.

Servicios

Hybrid work model (+2 fully remote weeks / year)

Company shares plan

Opportunities to grow with the company

Formación

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in avionics design and development.
• Strong skills in embedded systems and prototyping.
• Experience in spacecraft data-handling and testing.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop complete avionics systems from architecture to hardware and embedded software.
• Lead the prototyping and testing of flight units.
• Guide and mentor the avionics team.

Conocimientos

Embedded systems

Prototyping

Hardware / software integration

Avionics system architecture

Testing and validation

Educación

Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aerospace, Industrial, Telecommunications)

Descripción del empleo

Orbital Paradigm : Senior Avionics Engineer

Orbital Paradigm , a pioneering startup in the development of autonomous space capsules for rapid and routine transport from orbit to Earth, is looking to add a Senior Avionics Engineer (Space Sector) to its team.

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and testing the company’s spacecraft avionics systems . You will take ownership of the flight electronics architecture and development, working closely with other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.

This role combines hands-on work, technical leadership , and the opportunity to shape a key part of an innovative product that supports in-space manufacturing, science, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and develop complete avionics systems, from architecture to hardware and embedded software.
• Lead the prototyping and testing of flight units (onboard computers, communications, GNC, payload control).
• Select and integrate components, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Develop electronics for signal processing, power management, interfaces, and control systems.
• Lead subsystem integration and full avionics testing within the spacecraft.
• Contribute to proposal writing, technical strategies, and system-level planning.
• Guide and mentor the avionics team.

Your Profile :

• Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aerospace, Industrial, Telecommunications, or a similar field).
• Ideally, 5+ years of hands-on experience in avionics design and development.
• Strong skills in embedded systems , prototyping, and hardware / software integration.
• Experience in avionics system architecture and spacecraft data-handling.
• Comfortable with testing, validation, and integration of complex systems.

Ideal Experience :

• Familiarity with ECSS standards and systems engineering tools.
• Experience in selecting and qualifying flight avionics.

What We Offer :

• Location : Madrid, Spain .
• Hybrid work model (+2 fully remote weeks / year).
• Be part of a fast-growing space startup with real responsibilities.
• Company shares plan.
• Opportunities to grow with the company.

How to Apply :

Interested candidates can apply through this link.

The selection process will be managed by the consulting firm Innoforge. Once the application is submitted, they will contact the selected profiles to detail the next steps of the interview process.

Other Offers

• 34) 91 116 99 40

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