Powerplant Control Systems Engineer - Hybrid Aerospace Role

Airbus SE; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

On-site canteen

Kindergarten on-site

Study grants

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking an experienced Powerplant Control System engineer to lead design, integration and validation tasks for advanced propulsion control architectures. You will work across disciplines with engine manufacturers and test teams, applying DO-178C/DO-254 related practices where relevant.

The role requires strong communication in English and Spanish, hands-on testing, and willingness to travel for integration campaigns and customer support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical, Industrial, Telecomms or Computer Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in design and development of control systems for aerospace or defense.
• Experience with system testing campaigns and verification documentation.
• Solid knowledge of software development, control theory, PLC programming logic, microcontrollers and communications buses.

Responsibilities

• Proposing new ideas for future control system architectures.
• Identifying customer needs and proposing optimal solutions.
• Designing and integrating powerplant control systems (new or legacy).
• Performing validation of design solutions and developing testing platforms.
• Coordinating transversal activities within the team and with engine manufacturers.
• Analyzing qualification and verification documentation for correct system integration.
• Supporting A/C test campaigns (Labs/Ground) as Design Office Support.
• Developing professionally with training from experts.

Skills

Control systems design

System testing campaigns

MATLAB/Simulink

ARINC 429

MIL-STD-1553

CAN

AFDX

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Aeronautical/Industrial/Telecomms/Computer Engineer degree

Tools

ARINC 429

MIL-STD-1553

CAN

AFDX

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking an experienced Powerplant Control System engineer to lead design, integration and validation tasks for advanced propulsion control architectures. You will work across disciplines with engine manufacturers and test teams, applying DO-178C/DO-254 related practices where relevant.

The role requires strong communication in English and Spanish, hands-on testing, and willingness to travel for integration campaigns and customer support.