Navigation System Architect

Airbus; Comunidad de Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSIA EXPERT, S.L. is hiring a Navigation Systems Architect (ATA 34) in Madrid to design and lead multi-system navigation concepts for Airbus projects.

You will coordinate internal teams and external suppliers to define resilient navigation architectures aligned with operational needs. The role requires an engineering degree and hands-on experience with GPS, IRS, ADIRS, MMR, FMS, and safety processes (DO-178/DO-254, ARP4754/ARP4761).

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from a university or engineering school.
• Experience in Navigation Systems (ATA 34) with GPS/IRS.
• Familiarity with avionics safety processes (ABD0100/ABD0200, ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178/DO-254).

Responsibilities

• Act as a multi-system navigation function designer for ongoing and future Airbus projects.
• Coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary network internally (Systems Design Office, In-Service Support) and with external suppliers.
• Define and improve navigation architectures to ensure resilience against threats and evolving risks.

Skills

Navigation Systems ATA 34

GPS

IRS

Hybrid positioning

AirNav architectures

DO-178/DO-254 & ARP4754/ARP4761

System Design & Safety

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description:Your main activities relating to ATA 34 are:Act as a multi-system navigation function designer for the ongoing development of major projects as well as future systems.Coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary network both internally within Airbus (Systems Design Office, In-Service Support, etc.) and externally (suppliers).Define and improve existing and future navigation architectures to ensure resilience against current threats (jamming, spoofing, etc.) and future risks, taking operational needs into account.You have an Engineering degree from a university or engineering school.Technical Skills:You have working experience in the field of Navigation Systems (ATA 34) such as GPS, IRS.Precise positioning algorithms (e.g., hybridization / sensor fusion)Knowledge of aircraft navigation architectures and contributing systems (ADIRS, MMR, FMS)Strong interest in functional architecture, taking into account emerging technologies and user needsKnowledge of aeronautical system/equipment design processes and standards (ABD0100/ABD0200, ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178/DO-254, etc.)Background in System Design and Safety is a plusYou are fluent in English.Soft Skills:Synthesis skills and strong technical writing abilitiesLeadershipPositive and collaborative approach / strong interpersonal skillsProactivityAutonomyThis 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:ENSIA EXPERT, S.L.Contract Type:Permanent-Experience Level:ProfessionalJob Family:Chief Engineering & Architecture By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.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] .At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.