Job Description:
An opportunity for a Junior Armament Systems & Weapon Integration Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
This role is responsible for the end-to-end development and integration of armament systems, associated equipment and weapon/store integration into aerial platforms. The successful candidate will ensure that all systems meet the highest levels of performance, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout their entire lifecycle.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Main Tasks and responsibilities will be related to Development of Armament Systems its associated equipment and Weapon integration activities in aerial platforms, including:
System Development: Manage the full product lifecycle—from concept to retirement— ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks and delivering systems that consistently met complex program requirements.
Technical Analysis: Perform trade-off analyses, validate architectures, and lead performance analysis to optimize system solutions.
System Design: Define architectures for Armament Control Systems, Stores Management Systems, and Weapon Bay/Carriage systems in cooperation with suppliers or partners. Lead the preparation and technical assessment of documentation for the design and development of armament systems and stores integration
Interface & Requirement Management: Define interfaces and technical requirements across system, subsystem, and equipment levels, ensuring coherent integration and conducting impact analysis.
Integration Activities: Lead the technical integration of weapons, stores, and armament systems by developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and performing technical assessments of both weapon-level and system-level architectures to ensure seamless operational capability within the aircraft ecosystem.”
Safety & Documentation: Prepare and assess technical and safety documentation for armament systems and stores integration.
Testing & Qualification: Develop system test benches and define ground/flight test requirements to support qualification and certification.
Airworthiness and Certification: Ensure airworthiness compliance through the management of qualification reports and the generation of certification documents.
Supplier Management: Act as the primary technical point of contact for suppliers, ensuring technical alignment and compliance with system requirements
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:
Education: Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
Experience: 0 to 5 years in Aircraft Systems Integration.
Soft skills: High adaptability to work on new topics, new business and in a networking mode.
Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
Technical knowledge:
Acknowledgement of systems integration.
Acknowledgement of systems development and validation (V&V process).
Valuable / Nice to have:
Acknowledgement of Weapon/Stores main characteristics and integration.
Acknowledgement in Armament/Stores Management Systems and associated equipment.
Acknowledgement in Aircraft Systems.
Acknowledgement of DOORS, Matlab/Simulink, C++.
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 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.
#MYCYM
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:
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Experience Level:
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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
- Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or related discipline
- 0 to 5 years in Aircraft Systems Integration
- Advanced level English and Spanish (written and spoken)
- Knowledge of systems integration
- Knowledge of systems development and validation (V&V process)
- Experience or ability to prepare Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and manage interfaces/requirements
- Ability to develop system test benches and define ground/flight test requirements for qualification
- Experience with airworthiness, certification documentation and qualification reports
- Supplier technical management and coordination experience
- Acknowledgement of Weapon/Stores characteristics and integration
- Acknowledgement in Armament/Stores Management Systems and associated equipment
- Acknowledgement in Aircraft Systems
- Familiarity with DOORS, Matlab/Simulink, and C++
- High adaptability and strong networking/communication skills
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
Airbus Insights
What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
