System Design Engineer for Military A/C

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading aerospace company seeks a System Design Engineer in Getafe, Spain. You will be responsible for leading the design and integration of Audio/Voice Communication Systems for defense applications. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in aerospace or defense and strong systems engineering skills. Opportunities for hybrid work are available, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Join us and make a significant impact in defense programs.

Servicios

Vacation days and additional days-off (35+ total)

Attractive salary and compensation package

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Upskilling opportunities

On-site facilities: free canteen, kindergarten

Formación

• More than 5 years of experience in defense, aerospace or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of systems lifecycle: architecture, requirements, integration, validation, certification.
• Familiarity with Systems Modification Processes and Certification.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and development of audio communication systems.
• Define system architectures, interface requirements, and performance specs.
• Lead the integration, validation, and verification of designed systems.

Conocimientos

Systems engineering

Audio/Voice Communications

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Herramientas

DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

CAMEO

ICDMS

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Join Us to Shape the Future of Mission-Critical Communications

We’re looking for a System Design Engineer to join our fast-growing defense engineering team in Getafe. This is a unique opportunity to lead the design and integration of Audio/Voice Communication Systems for mission-critical applications, ensuring secure, reliable and high-performance operation under demanding conditions. If you’re passionate about advanced system design and ready to take ownership in high-impact defense programs, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of audio communication systems within complex defense platforms.
• Coordinate technical activities and ensure alignment across disciplines, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Define system architectures, interface requirements, performance specs and verification plans and activities.
• Act as technical focal point with cross-functional teams and guide junior engineers when needed.
• Lead the integration, validation, and verification of the designed systems.
• Participate in design reviews and interface with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability and cybersecurity standards applicable to Defense Systems.

What Makes This Role Different

• Direct impact on top-tier defense programs with national and international visibility.
• Autonomy and leadership within a technically challenging and collaborative environment.
• Work closely with external suppliers and internal departments, including purchasing and integration.
• Be part of a company that values technical excellence, innovation and team growth.
• Based in Getafe, with opportunities for flexible work and travel when needed.

What You Bring

• Strong background in systems engineering, preferably for Audio/Voice Communications in different Aircrafts (Military, Civil, Traineer, Combat),
• Experience (more than 5 years) in defense, aerospace or other mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of systems lifecycle: architecture, requirements, integration, validation, certification.
• Experience as CVE, even in a different discipline,
• Ability to lead technical discussions, manage complexity and drive alignment.
• Familiarity with tools like DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, CAMEO, ICDMS or similar.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Experience in Systems Modification Processes and Certification.
• Knowledge of AIRBUS D&S Design Procedures.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Telecommunications, Aeronautical, Electronics, Systems…).

Key Traits

• Autonomy
• Assertiveness and Team spirit
• Problem solving and decision making
• Open minded and active to new challenges
• Embracing Feedback culture

If you are a passionate System Design Engineer ready to make a significant impact in Defense Programs, we encourage you to apply! Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 days off in total).
• Attractive salary and compensation package.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance (40% remote work).
• 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

Professional Experience Level

Job Family: Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing

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.