Senior Product Development Engineer for Autonomous Systems

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the development of autonomous systems in aerospace and defense, coordinating teams and managing client relationships. Key Highlights: 1. Real technical leadership and autonomy in autonomous systems 2. Professional growth in an innovative, high-value environment 3. Technologically cutting-edge projects with direct impact **Description:** We are looking for a **Senior Engineer** to lead the development of autonomous systems in the aerospace and defense domain. The selected candidate will play a key role in defining product specifications, coordinating technical teams, and managing client relationships—ensuring technical coherence and functional alignment throughout the entire product definition lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within an innovation- and collaboration-driven environment delivering very high added value. **Functional Job Description** You will provide technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team working on the design, development, and integration of onboard perception, navigation, guidance, control, and cooperation systems. As a Senior Engineer, your responsibilities will include: * Defining, interpreting, and decomposing functional and technical requirements in collaboration with users and stakeholders. * Leading—both technically and organizationally—the design, integration, and validation of onboard autonomous systems for perception, navigation, guidance, control, and/or cooperation on UAV or space platforms. * Coordinating a multidisciplinary technical team specialized in software, hardware, integration, verification, and validation. * Acting as the technical liaison with clients, facilitating mutual understanding between operational needs and technological solutions. * Overseeing the technical execution of the project—including deliverables, test plans, verification & validation activities, and achievement of technology maturity. * Participating in the preparation of technical proposals (tenders, R\+D, public calls). * Contributing to the product roadmap design—proposing improvements, extensions, or transitions to industrialization. * Collaborating on applied research tasks (e.g., AI for autonomy or control, computer vision, multi-agent system cooperation, etc.). * Meetings, business travel (limited), or field flight days (limited). **Desired Capabilities** A highly motivated technical professional with proven experience who wishes to grow in the aerospace/defense sector by contributing to the development of innovative systems. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Telecommunications, or related field. * Minimum 5 years’ experience in avionics development, GNC algorithms, or perception systems. * Practical knowledge of onboard systems deployed on UAV or space platforms. * Demonstrable experience in: + Technical team coordination. + Client-facing interaction in a technological environment. + Preparation of advanced technical documentation (requirements, ICDs, V\&V). * Autonomy, system-level perspective, and product orientation. * Experience preparing technical proposals. * Minimum English level B2 (certification not required). Preferred Qualifications: * Prior involvement in projects within aerospace, defense, or UAV domains. * Practical knowledge of sensor fusion techniques, GNC, or AI applied to perception or control. * Experience in flight testing or functional validation of real systems. * Familiarity with development methodologies (e.g., V-model) or specific certification standards applicable to aeronautics, space, or defense. **What We Offer** * Opportunity to join technologically cutting-edge projects with direct impact. * Real technical leadership, with autonomy and decision-making authority. * Career development plan and professional growth within an expanding company. * Work flexibility and competitive employment conditions. * Workplace: Getafe. * Permanent, full-time contract. **Recruitment Process Participation** If you’re ready to take off in your career as a **Senior Product Development Engineer for Autonomous Systems**, and meet the requirements outlined above, we look forward to your application! Please send your CV along with a brief motivation letter to **rrhh@adatica.com**, with the subject line “Vacancy: Senior Product Development Engineer for Autonomous Systems”.