Senior Avionics Validation

About Indra Group

Indra Group is a global leader in technology and consulting, driving innovation across defense, aerospace, air traffic, and digital transformation. Through our business units-Indra, a key player in defense and critical infrastructure, and Minsait, a benchmark in digital solutions-we deliver cutting-edge services and proprietary products that enable the digitalization and strategic operations of our clients worldwide.

With more than 60,000 professionals, presence in 46 countries, and operations in over 140 markets, Indra Group combines technological excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability, diversity, and talent development. Our purpose is clear: to create a safer, more connected future through innovation, trusted relationships, and the best talent.

Join our Team!

Deimos, a Company within Indra Group, is seeking a highly skilled Avionics Validation to join 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. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (at least 10 years) in avionics systems validation, satellite technologies, electrical interfaces and real-time systems, and will play a critical role as functional validation infrastructure technical lead.

What will you do?

The Avionics Validation group is integrated into the Avionics Unit, which is mainly oriented to design avionics architectures especially focused on AOCS subsystems, Functional verification including project phases C/D, FDIR definition for AOCS Subsystem, interfaces definition to support GNC and Flight Software architects. As a matter of reference, DEIMOS’ activities cover:

• Satellite formation flying, rendezvous, in-orbit servicing (IOS) and active debris removal (ADR)
• Entry, descent, and landing on planets (Earth, Mars) & natural satellites
• Launch vehicles
• Earth observation, up-stream (flight segment) and downstream
• Interplanetary exploration and navigation
• Unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs, UGVs)
• System and mission design

What are we looking for in you?

Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage you to apply, learn about our proposal, and tell us about your profesional experience!

• Degree Familiar with V&V campaigns with Earth Observation satellites and/or launchers.
• Practical experience in aeronautical/aerospace sector especially on Functional Avionics Validation (experience in ESA/European programmes is welcome)
• Capacity to understand new concepts and apply them to engineering problems.
• Familiar with MIL/SIL/PIL/HIL test campaign
• Familiar with PUS (and ideally other standards) concept and to work under ECSS schemes.
• Familiar with main FDIR concepts.
• Familiar with EGSE and test environments in C/D satellite project phases.
• Good programming skills
• C/C++, Matlab/Simulink and Python programming skills
• Strong background in Real-Time systems and embedded code
• Integration of C/C++ code in Simulink Real Time
• Speedgoat platform applications
• Strong background in 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, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders
• It also would be desirable if you have experience in flight operations in ESA/European programmes

What we offer:

• Stability and Future: Long-term projects in a leading Defence company with over 60.000 professionals and financial security.
• Innovative and High-Impact Projects: Work with cutting-edge technologies, making an impact both nationally and internationally.
• Friendly and Transparent Environment: Enjoy direct and open communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative and open environment.
• Autonomy and Flexibility: Freedom to organise your work, with real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
• Personalised Career Plan: Designed to boost your professional growth and development.
• Continuous Training: Access to the required courses, both technical and in skills
• Competitive Compensation and flexible compensation plans tailored to your needs.

What is our selection process like?

• Profile review : We assess your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.
• First contact: If you receive a call from an unknown number, it’s our team! It will be a quick conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
• Technical interview : Meet the team, learn about the project and daily tasks, and discuss your technical knowledge. You may also be given brief psychological and English competency tests (if necessary).
• Interview with the talent attraction team : Get to know us better as a company-values, career model, skills-so both you and the team can assess if there’s a match.
• Offer and welcome : If all goes well, you’ll join our team and start this new chapter with us!

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering professional development and guaranteeing equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion. We offer a workplace free from any discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

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