Avionics Systems Architect (D/F/M)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Bike leasing

Canteen & canteen facilities

Health programs

Zusammenfassung

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Bremen seeks an experienced Avionics Engineer to lead safety‑critical avionics architecture and oversee end‑to‑end projects from requirements to validation. The role emphasizes technical ownership and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities include risk analysis, subsystem requirements, verification and validation, and cost estimations for space and aerospace projects, with travel as needed.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in a closely related technical field.
• Business‑fluent English required; good German desirable.

Aufgaben

• Technical Ownership: avionics engineering for safety‑critical systems, acting as primary avionics architect or development lead.
• End‑to‑end engineering: analyze requirements, create subsystem requirements, tailor processes, track requirements, perform risk analysis, implement, verify and validate.
• Specialized focus on functional verification or other avionics areas such as software engineering, simulation or mission analysis.
• Ensure development aligns with engineering processes and industry standards (ECSS).
• Own complex work packages with multiple stakeholders and deliver OCOTOQ (On Cost, On Time, On Quality).
• Coordinate subcontractors within projects or via the SENSE framework.
• Participate in space exploration proposals and oversee technical trades and cost estimations.

Kenntnisse

Avionics engineering

Safety-critical systems

Requirements analysis

Risk analysis

Verification & validation

Subcontractor coordination

Cost estimations

Proposal development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Systems/Software/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Avionics Engineer to take on technical responsibility for safety‑critical systems. In this role, you will act as the avionics architect, driving complex projects from initial requirements all the way to final validation and delivery.

Avionics Systems Architect (d/f/m)

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location Bremen is a charming city full of history in the northwest of Germany. In addition to being one of the country’s greenest cities, it offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. It’s also a great place for seaside lovers, being located just an hour’s drive from the North Sea coast.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Technical Ownership: Be responsible for the avionics engineering for safety‑critical systems, acting as the primary avionics architect or as development responsible.
• Project Execution: Independently drive end‑to‑end engineering activities. This includes analyzing customer requirements, creating subsystem requirements, tailoring development processes, tracking requirements, conducting risk analysis, implementation, verification, and validation.
• Specialized Focus: Apply your profound expertise in functional verification or other key avionics fields such as software engineering, simulation or mission analysis.
• Process Excellence: Ensure all development aligns with relevant engineering processes and overarching industry standards (e.g., ECSS).
• Work Package Management: Take ownership of complex work packages involving multiple stakeholders. You will assume overall responsibility for delivering On Cost, On Time, and On Quality (OCOTOQ).
• Subcontractor Coordination: Effectively manage and steer subcontractors within your projects or via the SENSE framework.
• Proposal: Actively participate in space exploration proposals and oversee technical trades and conduct accurate cost estimations.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Education: University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Systems, Software, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Languages: Business‑fluent (negotiation level) English is required; a good working proficiency in German is highly desirable.
• Communication: Assertive, clear, and effective communication skills to successfully collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and clients.
• Industry Experience: Experience working with national customers is considered highly favorable.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed to support project deliverables and partner meetings.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically‑advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel‑efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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