Systems Engineer for Tactical Data Links Integration in Combat A/C and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

2164 Airbus Defence and Space SAU; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 vacation days

Attractive salary package

Hybrid work model (40% remote)

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe, Madrid region, seeks a professional for Tactical Data Links integration (Link16, Link22, VMF, JRE, CESMO) across air and unmanned platforms. You will cover system design, requirements, interfaces, and supplier coordination in a multinational context.

Role requires strong English, effective communication, and teamwork. Hybrid work is possible, with opportunities to develop in a leading aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in integration of tactical data links (Link16, Link22, VMF, JRE, CESMO) for air and unmanned systems.
• Excellent communication skills and high level of English required; able to participate in international meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration activities for data links across life cycle of programs.
• Manage requirements and interoperability specifications; hardware installation requirements and interfaces.
• Monitor equipment suppliers, validate technical documentation, and control configurations.
• Analyze test results, investigate problems, and propose changes; support qualification, verification, and certification.

Skills

DOORS

Rhapsody

MBSE

CAMEO

Agile

DDMS

English

Communication

Teamwork

Negotiation

Job description

Job Description: Tactical Data Links (Link 16, Link 22, VMF, JRE, CESMO, etc) integration activities for Airbus Combat A/C and Unmanned Aircraft Systems like Eurofighter, FCAS, Eurodrone, etc. These activities will cover the whole lifecycle of the Program for the different Data Links, and Contracts:

• System Design and requirements management.
• System functional and interoperability specifications
• Equipment HW and installation requirements specification
• Equipment interfaces definition
• Equipment Suppliers activities monitoring, technical documentation validation
• Equipment configuration control
• Rig and A/C test results analysis, problems investigation, change proposals
• Support to system qualification, verification, validation and certification activities

Working for international Customers and Contracts, this job will require excellent communication skills, high level of English, active participation in international meetings, negotiation and teamwork capabilities. Knowledge on Requirements management tools (DOORS, Rhapsody), Model Based System Engineering, CAMEO, Agile, and DDMS, will be appreciated.

Which benefits will you have as Airbus employee?

• 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 ------- Experience Level: Professional 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.

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.