GNC/AOCS and FDIR Engineer – 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:
- Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
- Secure Communications
- Earth Observation & ISR
- Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
- 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.
- Specify, design, implement, and validate AOCS and FDIR algorithms for Earth-observation, interplanetary, and ADR/IOS satellites.
- Develop GNC and FDIR algorithms for satellites, launchers, and re-entry vehicles.
- Support procurement and specification of sensors and actuators for GNC and AOCS.
- Perform model-based design implementation of GNC/AOCS algorithms.
- Design and test simulators and dynamic system simulations.
- Conduct mathematical modeling and trade-off analysis of hardware solutions.
- Interface with the overall system team and contribute to technical documentation.
- Participate in technical and team management activities.
✅ Engineering degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic, or related fields (Physics, Mathematics).
✅ Minimum 3 years of experience in practical application of GNC/AOCS and FDIR domains (MSc/PhD studies considered).
✅ Strong background in control and simulation of dynamic systems.
✅ Practical experience in aeronautical/aerospace GNC/AOCS and FDIR solutions (ESA/European programs experience is a plus).
✅ Good programming skills and experience with Matlab and Simulink.
✅ Good level of English, spoken and written.
✅ Availability to work in a hybrid model in Madrid.
Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. Apply, learn about our proposal, and show us what you can bring!
- Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
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- 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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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.
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