Senior ISR Mission Systems Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe (Madrid) is seeking a Senior ISR Mission Systems Engineer to lead system engineering in the Mission Systems field. You will translate customer requirements into design solutions and oversee integration, testing, and certification of mission systems for airborne platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in ISR/avionics, deep knowledge of sensors, data buses, and system integration, and the ability to travel as needed.

Formación

• Degree in Aerospace, Electronic, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven ISR Mission Systems or Avionics experience.
• Strong knowledge of sensor systems, data buses, and system integration.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; French desirable.
• Willingness to travel to support customer discussions and testing.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Systems Engineering activities in the Mission Systems field.
• Translate customer requirements into design solutions.
• Assess technologies and architectures for cost-benefit analysis.
• Specify, integrate, qualify and ensure airworthiness of Mission Systems.
• Lead system design: requirements, modelling, ICDs.
• Oversee sensor and subsystem management for integration and optimization.
• Manage system integration and lifecycle within V-shape framework.
• Lead V&V activities including lab validation and flight testing support.
• Guide suppliers throughout procurement lifecycle.
• Support services and campaigns related to Mission Systems.

Conocimientos

ISR Systems

Aerospace Avionics

Embedded Real-Time

DO-326A Knowledge

MIL-STD-1553 / ARINC 429

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace / Electronics / CS / Systems Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

MIL-STD-1553

ARINC 429

Ethernet/AFDX

V&V tooling

Descripción del empleo

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead 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.
• Lead 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.
• Lead 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: Minimum of 5 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 highly value deep expertise 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. 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?

Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• 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.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Vehicle Mission & Control

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