Derivatives Electrical Installation Designer

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Hybrid work

Transport service

Life insurance

Health insurance

Stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Canteen on-site

Kindergarten

Medical office

Upskilling opportunities

CSR initiatives

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Derivatives Electrical Installation Designer to contribute to the physical installation of aircraft electrical systems, focusing on harnesses, equipment installation, and integration within the spacecraft layout. The role requires engineering expertise, CATIA proficiency, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Fluency in Spanish and strong English are expected to facilitate meetings and international projects, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related discipline.
• At least 5 years in engineering; experience in electrical installation design and aircraft systems integration valued.
• Experience with CATIA for installation design and integration.
• Strong adaptability and ability to work in a changing technical environment.
• Professional level Spanish and English to participate in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate electrical harnesses and equipment installations from architecture through manufacturing support and in-service activities.
• Translate electrical requirements into feasible and integrable installation solutions within the aircraft.
• Define location, routing and integration of electrical elements considering aircraft constraints and design principles.
• Develop and work on electrical installation designs using CATIA.
• Collaborate with electrical definition teams and other engineering departments to ensure consistency between requirements and physical implementation.
• Interface with stakeholders and adapt installation solutions as the aircraft design evolves.

Skills

Electrical installation design

CATIA

Systems integration

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Spanish proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Job Description

Introduction:
An opportunity for a Derivatives Electrical Installation Designer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

Brief description of the department´s mission

The selected candidate will join the Electrical System Installation Design Engineering team, contributing to the definition and integration of the aircraft electrical system, with a particular focus on the physical installation of electrical systems within the aircraft. The role focuses on transforming electrical requirements and definitions into solutions that can be physically integrated into the aircraft, considering the location of electrical equipment, harnesses and the constraints associated with aircraft installation. The position involves close collaboration with different engineering teams and technical stakeholders throughout the design and integration process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and validate electrical harnesses and equipment installations, from architecture and detailed design phases through manufacturing support and in-service activities.
• Translate electrical requirements into physically feasible and integrable installation solutions within the aircraft.
• Define the location, routing and integration of electrical elements and equipment, taking into account aircraft installation constraints and applicable design principles.
• Develop and work on electrical installation designs using CATIA, following the relevant regulations, installation processes, methods, tools and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with electrical definition teams and other engineering departments to ensure consistency between electrical requirements and their physical implementation in the aircraft.
• Interface with different technical stakeholders, adapting installation solutions to changes arising throughout the aircraft design, manufacturing and in-service phases.

SKILLS

• Education: Engineering degree or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in Engineering. Previous experience related to electrical installation design and aircraft systems integration will be highly valued.
• Technical knowledge: Experience with CATIA, particularly applied to installation design and integration activities.
• Soft skills: High adaptability and an open-minded approach to work on evolving technical topics and changing requirements. Ability to work effectively in a network mode and interact with different departments and stakeholders.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, discuss technical solutions and propose new ideas.
• Languages: Professional level of Spanish and approximately B2 level of English, sufficient to participate in meetings, interact professionally and contribute to transnational projects when required.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience in electrical system installation design within the aeronautical sector and experience working in complex aircraft integration environments.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS 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.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .

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 SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

System Installation

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .

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