Navigation System Architect

Airbus; Getafe; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSIA EXPERT, S.L. is seeking a professional Navigation Systems Engineer to lead ATA 34 design activities for major aerospace projects. You will coordinate across Airbus-related teams and external suppliers, shaping resilient navigation architectures considering jamming and spoofing risks.

The role requires an engineering degree and hands-on experience with GPS, IRS, ADIRS, MMR, and FMS, along with strong leadership and technical writing abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have navigation systems experience (ATA 34).
• Knowledge of aircraft navigation architectures (ADIRS, MMR, FMS).
• Strong leadership and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as navigation function designer for major projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary network internally and with suppliers.
• Define and improve navigation architectures for resilience against threats.

Skills

Navigation Systems

GPS

IRS

Sensor Fusion

Functional Architecture

ADIRS

MMR

FMS

ABD0100/ABD0200

ARP4754

ARP4761

DO-178/DO-254

System Design

Safety

Leadership

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 needs
• Knowledge 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 plus

Soft Skills:

• Synthesis skills and strong technical writing abilities
• Leadership
• Positive and collaborative approach / strong interpersonal skills
• Proactivity
• Autonomy

Company:

ENSIA EXPERT, S.L.

Contract Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture

Other Information:

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. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.