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Instrument Functional Engineer (Early Career)

Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added today

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Airbus Spain doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Getafe for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Education: Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering degree, or a related discipline.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

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.

Nice to have

  • Valuable / Nice to have: Experience with active antennas or space missions/satellites.

The role

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.

What you'll do

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.

Employment Type

Permanent

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Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Chief Engineering & Architecture

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. Business interviews

    With business team and Talent Acquisition team

    One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.

  6. Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources

  • The process may take several weeks.
  • Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.

About Airbus Spain

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.

In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Industry
Aerospace
Founded
1970
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
In Spain
Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Website
airbus.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
  • The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
  • Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
  • Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
  • Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.

In their own words

About the company & team

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Additional information

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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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