Data acquisition systems and solutions engineer

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock options

Study grants

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Data Acquisition Systems and Solutions Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced data acquisition systems for aerospace and defence applications. You will shape hardware and sensor integration, build digital pipelines, and serve as the primary technical services representative coordinating with customers and stakeholders.

The role combines data engineering with systems architecture across hardware and software, including validation,

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining data acquisition systems.
• Strong understanding of sensor technologies and signal conditioning.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ for DAQ tasks.
• Experience with DAQ hardware platforms and software tools.
• Knowledge of data communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, MIL-STD-1553).
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Experience in aerospace/defense industry is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, demos and support.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to design, development, deployment and integration of data acquisition solutions (hardware and software).
• Specify and document sensor, transducer, and instrumentation needs for optimal data collection.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define data acquisition requirements and specifications.
• Develop and implement data processing algorithms to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Troubleshoot DAQ systems, sensors, and data flow; resolve issues promptly.
• Perform system validation and verification to meet requirements and standards.
• Generate technical documentation including specs, test plans, procedures.
• Stay current with technologies in data acquisition, instrumentation, signal processing.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting and progress reporting.

Conocimientos

DAQ design

Sensor technologies

Python

C++

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

English fluency

Willingness to travel

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace/CS

Herramientas

Python

C++

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Introduction We are looking for a skilled Data Acquisition Systems and Solutions Engineer to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced data acquisition systems and solutions. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and reliable collection of data which is critical for aerospace and defence applications. This is a unique, multidisciplinary role. You will act as the technical services architect behind our platforms hardware and sensor systems, also building the digital pipelines that process and store the incoming data (Data Engineering), and serve as the primary technical services representative ensuring seamless delivery to internal and external stakeholders/Customers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute and support for the design, development, deployment and integration of data acquisition solutions (hardware and software solutions).
• Specify, document the needs for sensors, transducers, and other instrumentation for optimal data collection that will be used for health monitoring purposes and condition based maintenance data-driven approaches.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define data acquisition requirements and specifications in line with Customers expectations and demands.
• Develop and implement data processing algorithms and methodologies to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to DAQ systems, sensors, and data flow.
• Perform system validation and verification activities to ensure compliance with technical requirements and industry standards.
• Generate technical documentation, including system specifications, test plans, operational procedures, CONOPS, OPSCON, etc..
• Stay abreast of new technologies and trends in data acquisition, instrumentation, and signal processing.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users of those systems.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, finance aspects (for monetary return and successful business cases), and overall progress reporting.

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining data acquisition systems.
• Strong understanding of sensor technologies (e.g., accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure transducers) and signal conditioning.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in DAQ (e.g., Python, C++).
• Experience with various DAQ hardware platforms and software tools.
• Knowledge of data communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN bus, MIL-STD-1553).
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Availability for travelling (team meetings, Customer demos, support, etc.).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Which Benefits will you have as an Airbus employee?

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible.
• Collective transport service 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: Digital

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