Job Description:
An opportunity for a highly skilled and proactive Senior ISR Mission Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
We are a high-performing team developing complex, multi-sensor mission suites for major aircraft platforms, focused on maritime surveillance and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).
Responsibilities:
As a senior member of TADMI, your primary responsibilities will include:
- 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.
- Leading 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.
- Leading 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.
Requirements:
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.
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 SAUEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Degree in Aerospace, Electronic, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering
- Master’s degree
- At least 5 years of experience in ISR mission systems or avionics within the aerospace or defense sector
- Expertise in one or more relevant domains, including ASW and underwater detection, mission computing, avionics integration, aeronautical cybersecurity, maritime surveillance, electronic warfare, tactical datalinks, or systems engineering and integration
- Knowledge of airworthiness and certification processes
- Strong verbal and written Spanish and English skills
- Knowledge of French
- Proactiveness, assertiveness, complex technical problem-solving, and ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to work effectively in international and multidisciplinary environments
- Willingness to travel for customer discussions, supplier oversight, integration, and flight testing
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