Early Career AOCS engineer

Getafe AreaFull-timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Job Description:

Reporting to the Avionics engineering department in Madrid you will have a stimulating blend of learning and technical work and will gain extensive experience in the design and analysis of avionics engineering, for both small studies and large projects, as well as having the unique opportunity to work on flight algorithms and flight hardware.

The possibility for developing in other avionics engineering areas in the short term is also possible and promoted from the department.

Besides, beyond avionics engineering, the selected candidate will benefit from a close relation with other engineering domains like electrical, thermal or mechanical architects, all working together in a open space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • You will be expected to perform AOCS/GNC design, implementation, verification and validation activities for mission’s Phases 0 to E

  • The successful candidate will be expected to perform AOCS/GNC design, implementation, verification and validation activities for mission’s Phases 0 to E

  • You will produce relevant documentation (design justifications, software requirements for AOCS/GNC algorithms, performance analysis documentation etc.)

  • You will develop software to a prototype level (non/real time simulator development mostly under Matlab /Simulink but also occasionally also in C or Python).

  • You will also support reviews and workshops with the customer / partners and stakeholders

SKILLS

  • .Degree or equivalent in aerospace discipline 

  • Qualifications with dynamics and filtering/estimation/control engineering content 

  • Experienced in participating within a GNC/AOCS project at some point of the 

  • development and validation cycle 

  • Matlab and Simulink experience 

  • Being part during last years of Airbus in a trainneship or any other collaboration will be valued.


WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
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.

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.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Vehicle Mission & Control <JF-EN-EU>

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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.

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.

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