Avionics Systems Engineer (Eurofighter AJT Warton)

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Spain seeks an Avionics Systems Engineer for the Eurofighter Avionics Joint Team. The selected candidate will join an international project based in Warton, UK, for a minimum 3-year assignment.

You will define data link requirements, develop Level-2 designs, and ensure safety compliance across teams. The role requires 3+ years in systems engineering, strong English, and experience with avionics processes and DOORS tools.

Formación

• Requires degree in aeronautical/telecommunications/industrial or electronic engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in systems engineering, preferably avionics.
• Excellent communication in a multicultural environment and English.
• Familiarity with avionics/system engineering processes and DOORS-based traceability.

Responsabilidades

• Define contractual interoperability and functional requirements for advanced Data Link systems (MIDS, VMF, CESMO, JREAP, SATCOM).
• Generate Avionics Level 2 designs with interfaces and DOORS traceability.
• Perform hazard and avionics clearance analyses to meet aerospace safety standards.
• Coordinate system architecture and test requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage system problem reports and align outputs with product managers and partners.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Communication

Advanced English

Independent

Result-oriented

Educación

Aeronautical Engineering degree

Telecommunications Engineering degree

Industrial/Electronic Engineering degree

Herramientas

DOORS/RMT

ICDTool

Statemate

PCMS

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: An opportunity for an Avionics Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space S.A.U. (Spain). The selected candidate will join the Eurofighter Avionics Joint Team (AJT) based in Warton (United Kingdom) for a minimum international assignment of 3 years. The team is responsible for the overall integration of all communications systems in Eurofighter and contributes to other avionics subsystems. The AJT is a highly multicultural environment where engineering representatives from the four Eurofighter Partner Companies (Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK) work together to jointly design and deliver Avionics System and Subsystem levels. Airbus S.A.U. plays a key role in this partnership, particularly leading the Communications group.

Responsibilities

• Define contractual interoperability and functional requirements for advanced Data Link systems (including MIDS, VMF, CESMO, JREAP, and SATCOM).
• Generate Avionics Level 2 designs, including functional requirements, interfaces, protocols, and DOORS requirements traceability.
• Perform hazard, safety, and avionics clearance analyses to ensure the system complies with rigorous aerospace safety standards.
• Coordinate system architecture, front‑end system level design, and test requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage system problem reports, track design deliverables, and align engineering outputs with international product managers and partner companies.

Skills

• Education: Aeronautical, Telecommunications, Industrial/Electronic Engineering degree or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 3 years in Systems Engineering (preferably in Avionic Systems).
• Soft skills: Negotiation and communication skills to agree on designs and interfaces in a multicultural environment; highly independent, result‑oriented, and responsible.
• Languages: Advanced level in English (project language).
• Technical knowledge: Systems Engineering processes, ideally related to Avionics and Communications systems. Knowledge of project‑specific tools (DOORS/RMT, ICDTool, Statemate, or PCMS).
• Valuable / Nice to have: Experience with front‑end development processes in Eurofighter (EF) or similar military aircraft projects.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days‑off throughout the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting work‑life balance.
• Collective transport services subject to working calendar/home location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On‑site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Sub‑system development

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