Hydraulics & Actuation Systems Engineer (Military Derivatives)

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Canteen on-site

Kindergarten on-site

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Hydraulics & Actuation Systems Engineer to reinforce the Hydraulics and Actuation Team, developing complex aircraft systems including hydraulic systems, LWB actuation, and EO/IR turret deploy.

You will define architectures, manage supplier activities, and support certification and test programs across labs and flight tests, requiring strong knowledge of hydraulics and VT/V&V methods and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Formación

• 5–10 years in aircraft systems engineering or program coordination.
• Advanced English and Spanish, written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems and certification processes.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate internal and external workpackages, program planning and development plans for actuation and hydraulic systems.
• Define system architectures for LWB actuation, ATA29 hydraulics, and EO/IR lift systems.
• Manage technical interfaces with flight physics, airframe, control/monitoring and safety teams.
• Specify actuation equipment and EO/IR lift systems, lead supplier selection and activities.
• Define installation requirements and V&V strategies for system-level validation.
• Execute system simulations and support test definition across labs, ground and flight tests.

Conocimientos

Hydraulics expertise

Actuation systems

System integration

Program management

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Adaptability

Educación

Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree

Herramientas

V&V methodologies

Certification processes

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

An opportunity for a Hydraulics & Actuation Systems Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Hydraulics and Actuation Team within Airbus Defence and Space. The team is responsible for developing complex aircraft systems, including hydraulic system modifications, Large Weapon Bay (LWB) actuation systems, and EO/IR turret deploying systems for the Military Derivatives programs.

The jobholder will reinforce the department by taking part in the definition, design, supplier management, and integration of complex actuation and hydraulic systems to ensure successful certification and operation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external workpackages , program planning, and development plans for the Military Derivatives actuation and hydraulic systems.
• Define overall system architectures and designs for LWB actuation, ATA29 hydraulics, and EO/IR lift systems.
• Manage technical interfaces with flight physics, airframe, control/monitoring, and transversal teams (safety and certification).
• Specify actuation equipment and EO/IR lift systems, lead supplier selection, and coordinate supplier activities.
• Define system requirements , installation requirements (including rigging), and system-level Validation & Verification (V&V) strategies.
• Execute overall system simulations and support test definition across laboratories, ground tests, and flight tests.

Skills

• Education: Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 5 to 10 years of professional experience in aircraft systems engineering, program management, or team coordination.
• Soft skills: High adaptability to work on new topics, new business, and in a networking mode.
• Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
• Technical knowledge: Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, mechanical systems, aircraft certification processes, and V&V testing means.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Knowledge of Airbus procedures (commercial and/or Defence and Space) and program management experience will be valued.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as 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.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Fluid & Hydromechanics, Thermal

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