Instrument Functional Engineer (Early Career)

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📍 Getafe AreaFull time

About this role

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
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
  • 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? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:
  • 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 space 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 such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, 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.
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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

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Chief Engineering & Architecture

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