Overview

Senior Space On-Board Software Engineer to join Airbus Defence and Space Getafe/D Madrid, leading software architecture for state-of-the-art satellites. You will work within a multidisciplinary space software team delivering platform and instrument software for flagship Spanish missions, including the LSTM Copernicus satellite. You’ll drive end-to-end software engineering, integration, and verification, collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure robust, traceable solutions. This role offers impact on mission-critical systems and exposure to cutting-edge aerospace software.

Compensaciones / Incentivos

- Vacation days + additional days-off
- Hybrid working model
- Health insurance
- Employee stock options
- Retirement plan
- On-site facilities

Responsabilidades

- Lead SW Architecture & Direct Customer Interface as software architect for the program
- Design, develop and integrate unit-level functions within the Astrobus NEO infrastructure
- Ensure documentation and traceability of requirements across the lifecycle
- Execute end-to-end SW engineering cycle:



specifications, design, code, tests, interfaces
- Validate and deliver SW modules for final system integration
- Support System Integrity & FDIR for all developed units

Requisitos principales

- Bachelor in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of space software engineering experience
- Advanced English (B2/C1) and Spanish (C2/Native)
- Deep knowledge of SW ECSS standards and requirements management
- Proficiency in C and either Java, Python, or TypeScript/Node.js
- Experience with DOORS, Eclipse, Jenkins; familiarity with space data interfaces (RangeDB)

- Effective communication with executives and clients
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
- High adaptability and continuous learning attitude
- ECSS standards and requirements management
- Spacecraft unit behavior modeling
- C programming plus Java/Python/TypeScript/Node.js

📌 Senior Space On-Board Software Engineer - Airbus Defence and Space (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Getafe