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Avionics FDIR Architect

Location: 

Madrid, MD, ES

Profile:  PyS Defence and Security
Required experience:  More than 2 years of experience
Working mode:  Hybrid
Avionics FDIR 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:
 
🚀 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.
 
 
💡 What will you do?
 
  • Define and develop the FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery) architecture for space systems.
  • Ensure compliance with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-E-ST-70-11C and ECSS-E-ST-70-41.
  • Design system-level autonomy concepts and functional architectures.
  • Perform trade-off analyses between hardware redundancy, software autonomy, and ground intervention strategies.
  • Apply SAVOIR FDIR Handbook guidelines and reference architectures to ensure standardization and best practices.
  • Coordinate FDIR-related activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Support system engineering activities, ensuring integration of FDIR into overall spacecraft architecture.
  • Review and validate technical documentation to guarantee consistency, quality, and compliance.
 
🎯 What are we looking for?
 
✅ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
✅ Proven track record in complex space system projects with focus on FDIR architecture, system-level autonomy, or functional engineering.
✅ Deep expertise in the ECSS framework, especially ECSS-E-ST-70-11C and ECSS-E-ST-70-41 standards.
✅ Demonstrated familiarity with the SAVOIR FDIR Handbook and related reference architectures.
✅ Strong capability to manage complex trade-offs between hardware, software, and operational strategies.
✅ 5–10 years of experience working under ECSS standards.
✅ High level of English.

Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. Apply, learn about our proposal, and show us what you can bring! 
 
🚀 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.
 
✨ Your next big opportunity is here. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
 
 
🕓 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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