Junior ISR Systems Architecture (Military Derivatives)

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Junior ISR Mission Systems Engineer to join a high‑performing team developing multi‑sensor mission suites for maritime surveillance and ASW. You will support systems engineering activities, translate customer requirements into designs, and assess innovative architectures for cost benefits.

Requirements include a degree in Aerospace/Electronic/CS/Systems Engineering (Master’s preferred) and 1–2 years’ ISR/Avionics experience, with fluency in

Formación

• Degree in Aerospace, Electronic, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of ISR Mission Systems or Avionics experience.
• Willingness to travel to support customer discussions and testing.

Responsabilidades

• Support leading Systems Engineering activities in the Mission Systems field.
• Analyze customer requirements into design solutions.
• Assess innovative technologies and architectures for cost-benefit analysis.
• Specify, integrate, qualify and certify mission systems airworthiness.
• Lead detailed design: functional requirements, modelling, subsystem specs, ICDs.
• Manage sensors and subsystems integration (Acoustic, MAD, Radar, etc.).
• Oversee system integration and lifecycle within V-shape lifecycle.
• Support V&V activities including lab validation and testing.
• Provide guidance to suppliers across procurement lifecycle.
• Support Services and Commercial campaigns related to Mission Systems.

Conocimientos

Spanish language

English language

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

Educación

Degree in Aerospace/ Electronics/ CS/ Systems Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

MIL-STD-1553

ARINC 429

Ethernet/AFDX

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

An opportunity for a skilled and proactive Junior ISR Mission Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

We are a high-performing team developing complex, multi-sensor mission suites for major aircraft platforms, focused on maritime surveillance and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of our engineering team, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Support leading Systems Engineering activities in the Mission Systems field
• Analyze customer requirements for its transformation into design solutions.
• Assess innovative technologies and architectures, to deliver independent cost benefit analysis.
• Specify, integrate, qualify, certify and ensure the continued airworthiness of the Mission Systems.
• Support leading the detailed system design process: functional requirements, modelling, subsystem specifications, ICDs.
• Sensor & Subsystem Management of the integration and optimization of specialized sensors (Acoustic, MAD, Radar, etc.)
• System Integration & Lifecycle Management: within a V-shape development framework, covering the full lifecycle from requirements capture to final equipment integration.
• Support leading V&V activities including product laboratory validation and supporting aircraft ground and flight testing.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of specialized suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Support Services and Commercial campaigns in all aspects related to Mission Systems

SKILLS

Educational Background: Degree in Aerospace, Electronic, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering. A Master’s degree is highly preferred.

Professional Experience: 1-2 years of proven experience in ISR Mission Systems or Avionics within the aerospace or defense sector.

Technical Knowledge: While we work with a wide array of technologies, we will value experience in any (or several) of the following domains:

• ASW & Underwater Detection: Acoustic Systems, Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD)
• Mission Computing & Avionics Integration: high-performance computing platforms, embedded hardware, real-time environments, aeronautical data buses (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet/AFDX) and system-level integration, qualification processes for mission-critical hardware, emerging computing technologies for aerospace applications.
• Aeronautical Cybersecurity, cyber-Resilience, applied to mission systems and aeronautical networks, standards & compliance following regulatory frameworks such as DO-326A / ED-202A.
• Maritime & Electronic Surveillance: Radar & Electro-optics, Electronic Warfare & Identification (SIGINT/ELINT/ESM/COMINT), AIS
• Tactical Datalinks: Link 16, VMF, or Link 22
• Systems Engineering & Integration, full development lifecycle, V&V process, functional analysis, configuration control, complex mission architectures.
• General Airworthiness and Certification process knowledge.

Language Proficiency: Strong verbal and written skills in both Spanish and English are mandatory. Knowledge of French is highly desirable and will be considered a significant asset.

Soft skills:

• High level of proactiveness, assertiveness, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for complex technical troubleshooting.
• High level of proactiveness, assertiveness, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to interact in international environments with many different people and profiles.

Mobility: Willingness to travel as needed to support customer discussions, supplier oversight, integration, and flight-testing requirements.

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, 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.

#MYCYM

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:
Vehicle Mission & Control

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