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
Is your profile aligned to the following list of 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 su

📌 Instrument Functional Engineer (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Getafe