Description:

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to lead the development of autonomous systems in the aerospace and defense sectors. The selected candidate will play a key role in defining product specifications, coordinating technical teams, and managing client relationships—ensuring technical consistency and functional alignment throughout the entire product definition cycle. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a high-value, innovative, and collaborative environment.

Functional Role Description

You will technically lead a multidisciplinary team working on the design, development, and integration of onboard systems for perception, navigation, guidance, control, and cooperation. As a Senior Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Defining, interpreting, and breaking down functional and technical requirements in collaboration with users and stakeholders

• Technically and organizationally leading the design, integration, and validation of autonomous systems for perception, navigation, guidance, control, and/or cooperation onboard UAV or space platforms

• Coordinating a multidisciplinary technical team specialized in software, hardware, integration, verification, and validation

• Acting as the technical interface with clients, ensuring mutual understanding between operational needs and technological solutions

• Overseeing the technical execution of the project: deliverables, test plans, verification & validation, and achievement of technology readiness levels

• Participating in the drafting of technical proposals (calls for tenders, R&D projects, public funding opportunities)

• Contributing to the product roadmap design, proposing improvements, extensions, or industrialization transitions

• Collaborating in applied research tasks (AI for autonomy or control, computer vision, multi-agent cooperation, etc.)

• Occasional travel, technical meetings, or flight test days (limited)

Desired Profile

A highly motivated and experienced professional eager to grow in the aerospace/defense sector by contributing to the development of innovative systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Industrial, Robotics, Telecommunications Engineering or similar

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in avionics, GNC algorithm development, or perception systems

• Hands-on experience with onboard systems for UAV or space platforms

• Proven experience in:

  • Technical team coordination

  • Client communication in technological environments

  • Advanced technical documentation (requirements, ICDs, V&V)

  • Autonomy, systems thinking, and product-oriented mindset

  • Drafting of technical proposals

• Minimum English level: B2 (certificate not required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous involvement in aerospace, defense, or UAV-related projects

• Hands-on knowledge of sensor fusion, GNC, or AI applied to perception or control

• Experience in flight testing or functional validation of real systems

• Knowledge of development methodologies (V-model) or certification standards in the aerospace, space, or defense domains

What We Offer

• Participation in cutting-edge technological projects with real-world impact

• Genuine technical leadership with autonomy and decision-making capacity

• Career development plan in a growing company

• Flexible working conditions and competitive terms

• Work location: Getafe, Spain

• Full-time permanent contract

Recruitment Process

If you’re ready to take off in your career as a Senior Product Development Engineer in Autonomous Systems and meet the above requirements, we look forward to your application!

📩 Send your CV and a brief cover letter to rrhh@vestha.eu with the subject:
“Vacancy: Senior Product Development Engineer in Autonomous Systems”