Airbus UpNext Spain - Test Support & Control Engineer (m/f)

Job Description

Job Description:

Join us to lead Airbus UpNext SparkHaven , a strategic demonstrator critical to Airbus decarbonization roadmap. This project will conceptualize, design, build, commission and operate a new, state-of-the-art ground test facility to test novel technologies on the Airbus campus in Getafe, Spain.

The mission is to accelerate the development and maturation of disruptive High Voltage Technologies for future aircraft. We will deepen Airbus’ understanding of complex HV phenomena by focusing on key technical objectives, including:

• Validating HV Non-Propagation Strategies assessing the effectiveness of isolation barriers in nominal HV Architectures composed of HV Batteries, Power Converters and Electrical Power Distribution Systems.
  
• Safely generating and analyzing the effects of critical Failure Modes like short circuits and arc-flash events in order to assess the performance and selectivity of various detection and protection mechanisms.
  
• Characterizing Power Quality Deviations to establish future hardware specifications, assessing early prototypes performance against voltage and current transients, ripple and other relevant electric threads.
  
• Demonstrating the effects of High-Altitude Environmental Conditions - up to a minimum target of 41,000 feet - on HV systems in order to better assess the potential benefits of equipment installation in non-pressurized compartments.
  
  

Airbus UpNext SparkHaven is not just a one-shot demonstrator; it's about investigating cutting edge HV technologies for commercial applications while creating a permanent, high-value testing asset for Airbus that will safely test the unsafe and serve as a foundational step for maturing new electrification technologies ⚡ for the years to come.

The Test Support & Control Engineer (M/F) position is within Airbus UpNext and it consists of a mission linked to the deliverable of the demonstrator (estimated completion date April - 2028 ) , starting ASAP.

Mission:

As the Test Support & Control Engineer, you are responsible for the “nervous system” of the facility, enabling high-speed data capture and real-time control to validate future aircraft architectures. You will design and implement the Control and Data Acquisition architectures required to capture microsecond-level phenomena and host Real-Time Models for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing in time and quality.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Test Support Control System: Design the architecture for the Test Support System both in terms of hardware and software, ensuring synchronization and safe operation between the master controller, electrical test means, safe containers and thermal support systems. Define & implement Human Machine Interface for control/monitoring proposes
  
• Test Support High Speed Data Acquisition & Instrumentation : Implement a high sampling data acquisition system capable of capturing relevant electric phenomena while ensuring efficient post-processing for test and power quality analysis. Define & implement required Laboratory Test Instrumentation fulfilling test intentions as well as Human Machine Interface for monitoring proposes
  
• Real-Time & HIL : Develop a system capable of hosting Airbus real-time models simulating virtual aircraft systems interacting with physical SUT HV hardware.
  
• Test Support System Development : Detailing the architecture and design of the physical solution, define the software specification and drive the software implementation, validation and verification for a robust final product.
  
• Integration & Commissioning : Oversee the physical and functional integration of the Test Support System, ensuring the proper operability between the Test Means equipment and the SUT.
  
• Supplier Identification & Steering : Study the market selecting potential subcontractors. Perform Make / Buy trade-offs. Support call for tenders and negotiate technical proposals. Manage technical performance of external and internal suppliers ensuring adherence to Time, Cost, Quality objectives up to on-site acceptance test and in-service support activities.
  
• In-Service Continuous Operability : Ensure by continuous improvements a high Test Support and Control System operational reliability once the Entry Into Service milestone is achieved. Plan, define and perform required maintenance tasks and define obsolescence management.
  
• Risks & Opportunities : Identify and analyze risks & opportunities affecting E2E Test Support System development and integration, implementing corrective and preventive actions agreed within stop/go reviews.
  

The responsibilities and the technical scope of the job might evolve according to the agile working environment of the project, so being flexible is important.

Your boarding pass

What you bring:

• Master Degree in IT, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering or related field. 5-10 years of experience in Test Support Systems, Test Automation, Control Systems, Instrumentation and Data Acquisition for industrial or aerospace applications.
  
• Profound experience in the development and operation of complex and distributed real-time Test Means. Sound knowledge in LabView, VeriStand, Simulink and real-time hardware platforms (NI PXI, Speedgoat, dSpace) or equivalent toolsets.
  
• Good knowledge of Test Means control, test visualization and HMI development.
  
• Data Handling: Experience designing solutions for managing large datasets and automated reporting tools.
  
• Language: English at negotiation level. Spanish would be an advantage since it is valued for managing local interfaces and regulations.
  
• Eagerness to take initiatives to propose simpler and efficient ways of working. Impatience and burning desire to attain rapidly, along with a healthy skepticism for progress. Ability to cope with short deadlines.
  
• Values of transparency, humility & empathy. Autonomy, adaptability, availability & accountability. Readiness to step out of your comfort zone. Willingness to have fun.
  

What you get:

• Pivotal Role in a Strategic Mission: play a key part in a project at the forefront of aircraft electrification contributing to Airbus’s decarbonization roadmap. ♻
  
• Build Something that last: Your work will create a high-value asset 💎 and learning contribution for Airbus’s future.
  
• Develop Critical Competences: Acquire and develop a sound background in High Voltage systems and technologies, a field essential for the future of aerospace. This experience can provide a unique career development opportunity within Airbus.
  
• Work on the Edge of Technology: Explore disruptive technologies at their limits, deepening your knowledge of complex phenomena like arc-flash events and the effects of high-altitude conditions on electrical systems.
  
• Agile and Empowering Environment: Thrive in a work culture that empowers you to act and think like a start-up while being supported by the strong expertise of Airbus. 💪🏻 We value an eagerness to take initiative and propose efficient ways of working.
  
• A Great Team and Culture: Be part of a high-achieving, experienced and fun team in a shared open-space office with highly skilled colleagues. We are guided by the “Care for Each Other” value.
  
• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy the ability to craft your calendar 🗓 with flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely, alongside regular UpNext community bonding events. And yes, we have complimentary freshly ground coffe ☕ and beverages 🧃
  

The responsibilities and the technical scope of the job might evolve according to the agile working environment of the project, so being flexible is important.

About us

Founded in 2017, Airbus UpNext focuses on flying future technologies at speeds well beyond what seems feasible today. In doing so, it is actively shaping the future of the aerospace industry.

Designed as a talent incubator, Airbus UpNext is a place where you can act and think like a startup while building on the strong expertise of Airbus, a place where you are empowered to test & challenge new processes and ways of working.

Airbus UpNext’s demonstrators evaluate, mature and validate potential new products and services that encompass radical technological breakthroughs. It has three flagships locations in France, Germany and Spain, to rapidly develop and test future technologies in scaled applications .

Our mission is:

• To identify the trends that could disrupt the future of the aerospace industry and evaluate them to demonstrate their potential as a viable product.
  
• To accelerate traditional research cycles and prototype development to achieve proof of concept in a real environment and at a convincing scale and speed.
  
• To develop real-world applications for emerging aerospace technologies, thereby driving their maturity and increasing their value.
  
• To be THE reference for Technology Value Assessment
  
  

Our Values: #Keep it Simple #Be Audacious #Exploring Together

Our DNA: #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other, #Open to the World

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 UpNext S.L.

Employment Type:
Fixed term
-------

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Vehicle Mission & Control

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.