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Fuel and Fire Protection Systems Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Location:  Getafe, Spain
Location flexibility:  4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Fuel and Fire Protection Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Fuel, Inerting and Fire Protection Systems Department. You will be part of a team developing Cabin and non-pressurized Fire Protection Systems. As part of Fuel and Air-to-Air Refuelling, you will be involved in activities aiming to develop Fire Protection Systems for Mission Platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage equipment specification and lead supplier follow-up.
  • Support System Verification & Validation (V&V), Certification / Qualification processes, and drafting Means of Compliance (MoCs).
  • Provide on-site support to activities in the Final Assembly Line (FAL) / secondment.
  • Coordinate system management activities in front of Integrators, Chief Engineers (CEs), and Programme stakeholders.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:

  • Education: Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
  • Soft skills: High adaptability to work on new topics and collaborative capability in dynamic environments.
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  • Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
  • Technical knowledge: Technical expertise in fluid and mechanical aircraft systems, along with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) development.
  • 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 p lan, 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 prospect s in a multicultural environ ment.
    • 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 SAU

    Employment Type:
    Permanent
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    Experience Level:
    Professional

    Job Family:
    Fluid & Hydromechanics, Thermal

    By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
    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 emsom@airbus.com .

    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.

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