Senior
Avionics Architect
Avionics Architect
Ubicación: Madrid, MD, ES
Perfil profesional: PyS Defensa y Seguridad
Experiencia requerida: Más de 2 años de experiencia
Modalidad del puesto: Híbrido
Avionics Architect – Madrid – Hybrid
?️ Indra Space – Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems ?
At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in:
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Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
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Secure Communications
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Earth Observation & ISR
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Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
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Science & space exploration
As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach—from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe’s space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.
? What will you do?
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Define and maintain the avionics architecture for space systems, ensuring alignment with mission requirements.
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Ensure compliance with ECSS and ESA space standards across avionics design and integration.
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Manage and coordinate external equipment suppliers, including technical follow-up and interfaces.
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Define, review, and control Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
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Design and supervise time distribution architectures within spacecraft systems.
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Work with space-qualified communication buses such as SpaceWire, CAN, RS422, ensuring correct implementation and performance.
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Provide technical leadership in avionics-related decisions and system trade-offs.
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Review and validate technical documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
? What are we looking for?
✅ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. ✅ Proven experience ensuring compliance with ECSS or ESA space standards. ✅ Hands-on experience managing external suppliers and ICDs. ✅ Deep technical knowledge of time distribution methodologies in space systems. ✅ Expertise in space-qualified communication bus architectures (SpaceWire, CAN, RS422, among others). ✅ 5–10 years of experience working under ECSS standards. ✅ High level of English.
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? What we offer:
? Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly. ? Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters. ? Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact. ? People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success. ? Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow. ? Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision. ? Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives. ✈️ Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond. ? Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.
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? Our selection process:
Profile review ?: We evaluate your experience and skills to see if you fit what we’re looking for. First contact (5–10 min) ?: If you get a call from an unknown number, it’s our team! A quick chat to get to know you and answer questions. Technical interview ?: Meet the team, learn about the project and daily tasks, and explore your technical knowledge. Brief psychological and English tests may be included. Offer and welcome ?: If all goes well, you join our team and start this new stage with us! Estimated time: 1–2 weeks. Our commitment: We promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring professional development and guaranteeing equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion. We offer a workplace free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance. INDRA is a Top Employer 2026! Join a company certified as one of Spain’s best employers, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and conditions for our professionals.
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