Eurodrone Network Architect (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space; Manching; Vor Ort; EUR 95.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company pension scheme

Bike leasing

Partner discounts

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Zusammenfassung

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Germany is seeking an Eurodrone Network Architect (d/f/m) to lead the overall network design for RPAS, including RPA and Ground Control Station interfaces. You will coordinate ICD activities with system designers and safety teams while driving technical reviews and customer discussions.

The role requires extensive experience in avionics networks, IP routing and security, plus strong project management and a willingness to travel.

Qualifikationen

• Master degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of avionics and ground network architectures.
• Experience with AFDX, ARINC 429, 1553 or INFOSEC desirable.
• Good project/program management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Define the overall network architecture and design rules.
• Coordinate stakeholders across system designers and safety.
• Track implementation and resolve conflicts in process.
• Provide technical presentations to customers.
• Coordinate ICD activities and report to boards.
• Ensure ICD baselines and IFMP rule adherence.
• Monitor ICD definition alignment with ED rules.

Kenntnisse

Avionics networks

IP networks

OSI model

Project management

English fluency

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

AFDX

ARINC 429

1553

INFOSEC concepts

Jobbeschreibung

Eurodrone Network Architect (d/f/m)

Eurodrone Programme - Shaping the future of UAS

With its groundbreaking industrial and commercial setup and its unique certification and flexibility, European Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) showcases how European industry can find innovative ways to support strategic autonomy needs and prepare for the Future Combat Air System. European MALE RPAS is not just the first programme to fully implement digital design manufacturing and services (DDMS). It is also seen as a 'light-house' programme, not only within Airbus, but also for the entire aeronautics industry in Europe.

Your location

Located about an hour's drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

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

Responsibility for leading the overall system network design, including Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Station (GCS). This includes:

• Definition of the overall network architecture and overall design rules to be applied by the system designers
• Coordination and support of the different stakeholders involved in the process (System Designers, transversal disciplines like Safety, Airworthiness and INFOSEC)
• Tracking of the implementation and resolution of potential conflicts that could arise during the process
• Technical presentations to the customer in the different design reviews, support to customer discussions related to network architecture topics
• Coordinate ICD activities (i.e., being aware of the status, issues, conflicts and reporting to OSD and CE Boards)
• Resolve conflicts on ICD definition issues affecting the perimeters of multiple L1 System Architects
• Ensure ICD baselines as needed, including initiation of ICDMS baselines
• Monitor adherence of the ICD definition to the ED-specific ICD rules (IFMP) and trigger corrective actions

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Master Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical) or comparable
• 5 - 10 years extensive Engineering experience
• Very good knowledge of avionics and ground network architectures, including Ethernet and IP networks, OSI network model, protocol stacks, and switching, routing and firewall hardware
• Knowledge within other avionics buses like AFDX, 1553 or ARINC 429, INFOSEC principles and airworthiness certification is also desirable.
• Good knowledge in Project / Programme Management
• Open-mindedness and desire for a new professional challenge
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and team-player skills
• Fluency in English (German, French, or Spanish is an advantage)
• High willingness to travel frequently for business

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Chief Engineering & Architecture

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