Spacecraft V&V Engineer. Hybrid

Indra Group; Tres Cantos; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and transparent work environment

Continuous learning: Open University &

Job summary

Indra Group is seeking a Spacecraft Functional Verification & Validation Engineer to join national and international space programs. You will participate in verification campaigns, analyze telemetry, and help advance verification strategies across spacecraft avionics and data handling systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, test plan automation, and collaboration withEGSE and interfaces, while requiring strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in spacecraft functional verification and validation or related avionics activities.
• Direct participation in at least one complete spacecraft verification campaign.
• Hands‑on experience with avionics, EGSE, integration environments, and interfaces.
• Experience in test strategy definition, test procedure generation, test execution, and verification activities for hardware and software systems.
• Fluent English with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in spacecraft functional verification and validation activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Prepare, execute, and close functional verification campaigns, including test procedures, verification evidence, and reporting activities.
• Investigate anomalies through telemetry analysis, interface monitoring, and functional troubleshooting.
• Perform verification activities related to spacecraft avionics, Data Handling subsystems, and Flight Software validation.
• Contribute to the definition, development, execution, and automation of test plans, procedures, and campaigns.
• Work with EGSE, spacecraft communication buses, interfaces, and integration environments during spacecraft testing activities.
• Produce technical documentation and support the progressive development of verification strategies and system-level verification approaches.

Skills

Spacecraft V&V

Test strategy

Anomaly investigation

Flight software validation

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/related field

Tools

EGSE

Test environments

Interfaces

Spacecraft avionics

Job description

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, spacecraft avionics engineering, test campaign execution, anomaly investigation, spacecraft integration and testing activities, and verification strategy development to join projects focused on spacecraft functional verification campaigns, Data Handling and avionics verification, system-level validation, and advanced space systems integration and testing.

What will you do?

• Participate in spacecraft functional verification and validation activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Prepare, execute, and close functional verification campaigns, including test procedures, verification evidence, and reporting activities.
• Investigate anomalies through telemetry analysis, interface monitoring, and functional troubleshooting.
• Perform verification activities related to spacecraft avionics, Data Handling subsystems, and Flight Software validation.
• Contribute to the definition, development, execution, and automation of test plans, procedures, and campaigns.
• Work with EGSE, spacecraft communication buses, interfaces, and integration environments during spacecraft testing activities.
• Produce technical documentation and support the progressive development of verification strategies and system-level verification approaches.

What are we looking for?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage you to apply, learn more about our opportunity, and show us what you can bring to the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• More than 3 years of experience in spacecraft functional Verification and Validation, Flight Software Validation, System Validation, or related avionics engineering activities.
• Direct participation in at least one complete spacecraft functional verification campaign, including test preparation, execution, anomaly investigation, and verification closure.
• Hands‑on experience with spacecraft avionics, EGSE, integration environments, communication buses, and interfaces.
• Experience in test strategy definition, test procedure generation, test execution, and verification activities for hardware and software systems.
• Fluent English with strong verbal and written communication skills.

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.
• Corporate shuttle service with different routes connecting work centers located outside Madrid city (only applicable where relevant).

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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This commitment is reflected in fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity, can grow professionally, and has equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and career progression, free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

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