#Discover II 2026-2027 / Satellite Functional Validation Infrastructure Engineer Internship

Job Description

Job Description:

Ready to join one of our Graduate Programs in Spain?

AIRBUS offer more than 70 vacancies for our full time graduate program in Spain - #Discover II 2026/2027 -
Starting date 5th October 2026 until 1st October.
We are looking for recent graduates from different disciplines interested in developing their professional career in the aeronautical sector. The current context demands different ways of looking, thinking and relating.
The selection process will be during April 2026 until July 2026.


What does this internship consists in?
Together with Camilo José Cela University, Airbus has developed an exclusive program (Discover) designed for those interested in the best training in new areas of knowledge essential to be able to develop as professionals of the future.
You will have the opportunity to study a Master, organized in three training blocks, that will allow you to Discover the skills most in demand today. It will be combined with an 11 month internship at Airbus in an area related to your degree, where you can learn and complete your academic background.
The start of the internship will be in early October 2026, and will last 11 months (August disabled for all purposes). It is a full-time experience (40h/week), in which you will receive an attractive study grant.

Internship Job Description:

The Mission:
Are you ready to see your code and configurations interact with hardware destined for space? We are offering a unique internship opportunity to join our team in the high-tech world of spacecraft development. You will help build and maintain the "digital backbone" used to prove a satellite is flight-ready. This is a great and unique possibility to work with real satellite hardware on prestigious ESA (European Space Agency) missions.

Your Role & Learning Journey:
As an intern, you will support our senior engineers in the setup and maintenance of the entire validation ecosystem. You will gain hands-on experience with:

• Hybrid Test Benches: Helping to integrate NSVF (Numerical Software Validation Facilities) with real-time simulators and physical avionics.
  
  
• SCOE & CCS: Supporting the installation and health-checking of Special Check-Out Equipment and Central Checkout Systems.
  
  
• Aerospace Protocols: Learning how to monitor and troubleshoot data traffic across MIL-STD-1553, CAN bus, and SpaceWire interfaces.
  
  
• Mission Networking: Assisting in the configuration of secure network links for System Validation Tests (SVTs), connecting the satellite in our cleanroom to remote Ground Station Control Centers.
  
  
• Virtualization: Deploying and testing virtualized environments used to run "Digital Twins" of the spacecraft.
  
  

What We Are Looking For:

• Education: Currently enrolled in the final year of a University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  
  
• IT Foundations: A solid understanding of Linux/Unix environments and TCP/IP networking (VLANs, Subnetting).
  
  
• Technical Curiosity: An interest in how software communicates with hardware at a low level (drivers, bus protocols).
  
  
• Scripting Skills: Basic knowledge of Python or Bash for automating simple tasks.
  
  
• Team Spirit: A proactive, team-working spirit is essential for our multi-disciplinary environment.
  
  
• Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required for technical documentation and international collaboration.
  
  

Required skills #AirbusDiversity
As a successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Level B2 English.
Skills valued:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team spirit and great collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in complex and international environments.

What We Offer:

• Direct exposure to high-fidelity satellite simulators and flight hardware.
  
  
• A collaborative and supportive learning environment within the aerospace industry.
  
  
• The chance to contribute to the success of complex space missions from inside the cleanroom.
  
  
• Why should you apply?
  - Foster your professional development with a strong academic background and an in-depth collaboration in AIRBUS projects.
  - Expand your network within the aeronautical industry.
  - Meet our people working with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place.
  - Be part of our diversity and teamwork culture that propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.
  
  

For any inquiries concerning this selection process, please contact us at randstad-airbus@randstad.es


Are you interested? Apply and make it fly!
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Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Sub-system development

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