Job Description:
Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a
Mission Systems Equipment Design Responsible (d/f/m)Your Mission
As Equipment Design Responsible, you will be the technical authority for airborne equipment throughout its entire lifecycle, for various weapon systems. You will transform operational and system-level needs into robust, certifiable equipment solutions, working closely with international suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will ensure that equipment designs meet demanding performance, qualification, and certification requirements while supporting integration, testing and in-service operations. This role offers a unique combination of design responsibility, technical depth and direct influence on the successful delivery of advanced airborne capabilities.
Your location (Manching)
Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.
Your benefits
Attractive salary and special payments
30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeterias, kindergarten close to the site
Compatibility of family & work (part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
Networking and connection: Employee events, groups and initiatives
Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
Own the technical responsibility of airborne mission systems equipment throughout the full development lifecycle, including in-service support activities.
Preparation and validation of Equipment technical specification and other contractual documents. Managing equipment requirements from higher-level system architecture and customer specifications down to equipment-level allocation.
Technical management of suppliers of airborne equipment: technical evaluation, design and qualification follow up, milestones management, stages of involvement, validation and acceptance of deliverables, management of limitations and deviations, support to defect investigations and repairs, harmonization and control of supplier and program plans.
Review technical solutions, challenge design decisions when necessary, and support issue resolution during development and integration phases.
Ensure compliance with applicable aeronautical and contractual standards and certification requirements (e.g. DO-254) during the design and qualification, repair, obsolescence and re-design activities.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities with internal specialists (safety, EMC, environmental qualification, RM&T, Quality, ILS, Airworthiness,…).
Interface with customers, partner companies and certification authorities for technical matters related to equipment functionalities, design, qualification and problem resolution.
Monitoring and support of the subsequent Equipment Integration including Sub-system, system verification and flight tests.
Support requests concerning Equipment queries, in service occurrence reports and defect investigations.
Your Profile:
(Master) Degree in electronics/electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
At least 3-5 years of professional experience
Strong technical background in electronic equipment development: embedded electronics (Microcontrollers, FPGAs, ASICs,... ), mission computers, high-speed digital interfaces, video or data processing systems, real-time embedded architecture,...
Knowledge and practical expertise with airborne equipment:
Qualification and certification
Hardware development/design and verification (e.g. DO-254, ARP4754A, AMC 20-152A, DO-160, MIL-STD-810)
Software development (DO-178) is considered a plus
Ability to technically assess supplier solutions and support problem-solving activities during development
Experience in technical supplier management is a plus
Experience in requirements engineering and requirements management tools (DOORs) is a plus
Comfortable taking ownership and making technical decisions
Strong communication skills and ability to interact with suppliers, customers and authorities in an international environment
Teamplayer and comfortable in international and multidisciplinary engineering environment: demonstrated skills to work independently and in a collaboratively manner within an international team, including the ability to coordinate and influence people
Business-fluent English, German is a plus
Willingness to travel internationally to supplier facilities and customer sites when required
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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.
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 GmbHEmployment 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
- Master degree in electronics/electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
- 3-5 years professional experience in electronic equipment development
- Strong background in embedded electronics (Microcontrollers, FPGAs, ASICs), mission computers, high-speed digital interfaces, video/data processing and real-time embedded architectures
- Knowledge and practical expertise with airborne equipment qualification and certification
- Hardware development/design and verification experience (e.g., DO-254, ARP4754A, AMC 20-152A, DO-160, MIL-STD-810)
- Ability to technically assess supplier solutions and support defect investigations and problem resolution
- Willingness to travel internationally to supplier facilities and customer sites when required
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with suppliers, customers and certification authorities in an international environment
- Team player; able to work independently and coordinate multidisciplinary international teams
- Business-fluent English
- Software development knowledge and DO-178 familiarity
- Experience in technical supplier management
- Experience in requirements engineering and requirements management tools (DOORS)
- German language skills
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.
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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.
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