Avionics Validation Engineer

Job title: Avionics Validation Engineer

About the Role

Deimos, a Company within Indra Group, is seeking a highly skilled Avionics Validation Engineer to join the Functional Avionics team in Bucharest. The selected candidate will support the development and design of advanced avionics functional validation infrastructures, mainly for the end-to-end validation of Earth Observation missions. This role will focus on the definition and implementation of the validation infrastructure architecture from validation specifications, with a particular emphasis on the Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS) and AOCS for space vehicles.

What You'll Do

• Work within the Avionics Unit focused on designing avionics architectures for AOCS subsystems and performing functional verification across project phases C/D, including FDIR definition and interfaces to support GNC and Flight Software architects.
• Define and implement the validation infrastructure architecture from validation specifications, with emphasis on ADCS and AOCS for space vehicles.
• Support development and design of advanced avionics functional validation infrastructures for end-to-end Earth Observation mission validation.
• Collaborate across DEIMOS activities such as satellite formation flying, rendezvous, in-orbit servicing (IOS) and active debris removal (ADR), and Earth observation flight segments.
• Work with EGSE and test environments in C/D satellite project phases and with real-time, embedded code integration (C/C++, Simulink, Python).
• Develop and maintain validation workflows on Speedgoat real-time platforms and ensure compatibility of digital interfaces (UDP/TCP, UART, CAN, LVDS, I2C, SPI, MIL-1553, SpaceWire).
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to deliver robust validation solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Degree and familiarity with V&V campaigns for Earth Observation satellites and/or launchers.
• Practical experience in aeronautical/aerospace sector with Functional Avionics Validation; ESA/European programmes desirable.
• Ability to understand new concepts and apply them to engineering problems.
• Experience with MIL/SIL/PIL/HIL test campaigns and PUS concepts; ability to work under ECSS schemes.
• Familiarity with main FDIR concepts and EGSE/test environments in C/D satellite project phases.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Matlab/Simulink, and Python.
• Solid background in Real-Time systems and embedded code; integration of C/C++ in Simulink Real Time.
• Experience with Speedgoat platform applications and digital interfaces (UDP/TCP, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, CANbus/CANopen, LVDS, I2C, SPI, MIL1553 & SpaceWire).
• Electronics design, PCB layout, equipment integration, harness design and manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Desirable: experience in flight operations within ESA/European programmes.

Nice to Have

• Flight operations experience in ESA/European programmes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Long-term, stable projects in a leading Defence company with a large international footprint.
• Innovative and high-impact projects with cutting-edge technologies.
• Friendly and transparent environment with direct communication with managers and colleagues.
• Autonomy and flexibility to organize work with real work-life balance.
• Personalised career plan and continuous training to support growth.
• Competitive compensation and flexible plans tailored to needs.