EURODRONE Communication System Designer Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Hybrid work model

Employee stock options

Job summary

Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Systems Integration Engineer for the Eurodrone program. You will lead the Audio/Voice Communication System design and integration across the V-cycle, coordinating with suppliers, customers and internal domains.

The role requires experience in systems engineering, MBSE/RBE, and knowledge of documentation and certification activities, with occasional travel within Europe.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering will be considered an asset.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, System Design and/or Systems Integration.
• Experience with Audio/Voice Communication Systems or COMSEC is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead Audio/Voice Communication System design and integration activities for Eurodrone.
• Elaborate and validate system specifications using RBE/MBSE methodologies.
• Manage technical interfaces and coordinate with suppliers and customers.
• Define and support system integration, verification and validation activities.
• Support qualification, airworthiness and certification activities with compliance to ICAO/FAA/EASA.
• Provide lifecycle technical support with cross-functional collaboration.
• Occasional travel within Spain/Europe up to ~10%.

Skills

Audio/Voice Systems

Systems Engineering lifecycle

English communication (B2/C1)

Teamwork & collaboration

Problem solving & decision making

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Master’s in Systems Engineering (asset)

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

ICDMS

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity for a Systems Integration Engineer - Eurodrone has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

Brief description of the department’s mission

The selected candidate will join the Systems Integration Team within Engineering / Design Office, working on the Eurodrone Programme, specifically on the Audio/Voice Communication System.

The team is responsible for the end-to-end system design and integration activities throughout the complete product development lifecycle. The jobholder will work in an international and multidisciplinary environment, interacting with different engineering disciplines, suppliers, customers and programme stakeholders.

The successful candidate will contribute to the complete systems engineering V-cycle, from feasibility studies, requirements capture and system definition to integration, verification, validation, qualification and final certification of the product.

The position also involves close coordination with suppliers and transversal areas such as Production, Services, Procurement and Technical Publications, as well as support to integration and testing activities when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Audio/Voice Communication System design and integration activities for Eurodrone, supporting feasibility studies for new products and user needs, capturing high-level requirements and allocating them to the Communication & Avionics System.
• Elaborate and validate system and equipment specifications following Requirement Based Engineering (RBE) and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, ensuring requirements traceability throughout the complete engineering V-cycle and producing the associated engineering design documentation.
• Manage technical interfaces and coordinate with suppliers and customers, supporting the complete design process and participating in internal, supplier and customer design reviews and programme milestones.
• Define and support system integration, verification and validation activities, preparing test requirements for laboratory, ground and flight testing, and releasing test analysis and correlation reports after test completion.
• Support qualification, airworthiness and certification activities, including modification processes and the preparation of the required technical evidence, while ensuring compliance with applicable international regulations and standards from organizations such as ICAO, FAA, EASA and EUROCONTROL.
• Provide technical support across the product lifecycle, collaborating with areas such as Production, Services, Procurement and Technical Publications (AFM, FCOM, etc.), as well as supporting integration and testing activities at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) when required.
• Occasional business travel may be required, mainly within Spain and Europe (up to approximately 10%).

SKILLS

• Education: Engineering degree or equivalent technical background, preferably in Telecommunications, Aeronautical, Industrial, Electronics or a related Engineering discipline. A Master’s degree in Systems Engineering (e.g. MASI or equivalent) will be considered an asset.
• Experience: Previous professional experience in Systems Engineering, System Design and/or Systems Integration, preferably within the aeronautical, defence or military aircraft sector. Experience with Audio/Voice Communication Systems, full-chain Communication Systems and/or COMSEC will be highly valued.
• Systems Engineering: Strong knowledge of the complete systems engineering lifecycle and V-model, including requirements definition and allocation, system design, software specification, integration, verification & validation, qualification, airworthiness and certification.
• Technical knowledge and tools: Experience with RBE and MBSE methodologies and requirements management. Knowledge of tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, ICDMS, CWE, MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow, or equivalent systems engineering environments, will be valued. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools such as SCRUM, Jira, Confluence and DeMAT will also be considered an asset.
• Languages: Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written (B2/C1 or equivalent), with the ability to work effectively with international suppliers, customers and programme stakeholders.
• Soft skills: Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, collaborative mindset, patience and adaptability. Open-minded and proactive attitude towards new technical challenges and the ability to work effectively within a complex international programme.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience within the Eurodrone Programme or other complex military aircraft programmes; knowledge of Airbus Defence & Space Design Procedures; experience in modification and certification processes; previous experience as CVE in any discipline; digitalization skills applied to system design activities; and experience with Plateau ways of working.

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 & Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing

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