Space Systems Functional Avionics Engineer

Airbus • getafe, comunidad de madrid • Posted June 02, 2026

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At Airbus, our purpose is to improve life on Earth and beyond through our cutting‑edge space technologies. With every technological breakthrough, we bring people closer together, navigate new frontiers and discover new and unexplored destinations. And we don't just take innovations to space – our space solutions and projects help solve global challenges on Earth.

An opportunity for an Space Systems Functional Avionics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). We are seeking an AOCS/GNC (Attitude and Orbital Control System/Guidance, Navigation and Control) engineer to join a team of analysts to work on current and future space missions. Airbus Madrid is developing several agile missions which require cutting‑edge AOCS algorithms. You will be part of a transnational team across Europe, working from Madrid with other Airbus sites in four different countries.

Reporting to the HO AOCS you will have a stimulating ble...