PwP Control Systems Engineer

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

Job Description

A new role for PowerPlant Control System department is open. If you are looking for new engineering challenges and being part of a team that makes engineering funny and exciting, this is your opportunity.

You may think our job is only limited to Engine Controls integrationworld. But this is not true. With new architecture concepts, we, as aircraft manufacturers, play now more than ever an important role within the powerplant system integration. Keep this in mind: modularity, flexibility and independency. These are our main pillars for making engineering.

As part of our team, you will be in charge among many other things of:

• Proposing new ideas for future control system architectures
• Identifying the customer needs and proposing optimal solutions to satisfy them.
• Designing new and integrating new or legacy powerplant control systems
• Performing validation of new design solutions
• Designing specific testing platforms for our products.
• Coordinating transversal activities along the team and with engine manufacturers
• Analysing qualification and verification documentation to perform a correct system integration
• Being part of A/C test campaigns (Labs / Ground) as Design Office support.
• Developing yourself professionally with continuous training from our experts.

If you are open and digital minded, new-technologies lover without forgetting the legacy, willing to travel (when needed) and live new challenges, with great communication skills, please apply this position.

Required Skills

• Degree of Aeronautical, Industrial, Telecomms or Computer Engineer.
• Team working skills and problem-solving mind.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and development of control systems for complex applications, preferably in the aerospace or defense areas.
• Demonstrable experience in system testing campaigns
• Solid knowledge of SW development, control theory, PLC programming logic, microcontrollers, and communication buses (e.g., ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, AFDX).
• Experience on System maintenance (BITE concepts) and dataloading capabilities (ARINC 615A, 665, others).
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
• Familiarity with aerospace safety and certification standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, CS25, CS23,...).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English. Others will be much appreciated as well.

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.

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

Powerplant and Propulsion

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].