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
- 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
📌 Instrument Functional Engineer (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Getafe