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# Space On-Board Software Engineer

- **Company:** Airbus
- **Location:** Getafe, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Systems, Eclipse (Software), Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Architecture, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Software Modules, DOORS (Software), Integration Tests, Information Technology, Data Management, Recurrent Neural Networks, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/details/5953557599

## About the Role

We are looking forward to knowing you:Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.Experience:Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in the space domain.Soft skills:Effective communication skills to translate complex technical concepts to executives and clients, strong problem-solving and analytical mindset for high-stakes decisions, and high adaptability with a continuous learning mindset.Languages: Advanced level in English (minimum B2/C1) and Spanish (C2/Native), both written and spoken.Technical knowledge: Deep knowledge of SW ECSS standards, requirements management, spacecraft unit behavior, C programming plus Java, Python, or TypeScript/Node.js, and proficiency with DOORS, Eclipse, Jenkins, and space data management interfaces (ideally RangeDB).
Valuable / Nice to have: Prior experience in European Space Agency (ESA) projects and a Master's or Ph.D. in Software Architecture, Distributed Systems, or AI will be highly valued.

## Description

Job Description:An opportunity for a Senior Space On-Board Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
The selected candidate will join the Space Software Engineering Team within Airbus Defence and Space.
The team is multidisciplinary, highly technical, and responsible for developing software solutions for state-of-the-art satellite missions.
In the short term, you will contribute to the most advanced satellite developed in Spain-where Airbus Madrid is developing both the platform and the radar instrument-and participate in the latest software releases for the LSTM mission, the first Copernicus satellite built in Madrid.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe main tasks of the jobholder will be: Lead SW Architecture & Direct Customer Interface: Serve as direct report and technical contact for the program and customer as software architect.Develop & Integrate SW Functions: Design and develop SW unit management program-specific functions within the Astrobus NEO infrastructure.Ensure Documentation & Requirements Traceability: Generate software technical and management documentation on time, ensuring full traceability against requirements.Execute End-to-End SW Engineering Cycle: Write technical specifications, perform detailed design, code, run unit/integration tests, and define/formalize interfaces for parallel module development.Validate & Deliver SW Modules: Write test plans, execute validation tests against specifications, and deliver software modules for final system integration.Support System Integrity & FDIR: Provide specialized support for Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) related to all SW developed
units.
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