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Airbus

Combat Ground Support Equipment Engineer

Location:  Getafe, Spain
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

A new position for a GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defense & Space in Getafe (Madrid area). GSE is a department with a high growth potential that several young colleagues have joined in the last two years.

The position will be mainly focused on Eurofighter programme, but will also tackle with the rest of the combat programs under the department responsibility: SIRTAP, Eurodrone and FCAS (Future Combat Air System)

GSE is an engineering department in charge of the identification, design, development and validation on aircraft of all ground support equipment needed for the operation and maintenance of the aircrafts in the customer operations.

Additionally, it also provides technical support to the Customer in the daily use of the GSEs at the Air Bases.

GSE is a key activity for the company as our equipment are used every day in every aircraft and in all Customers around the world .

The position is part of the Services Organization (TAS) within Airbus Defence and Space, and in particular in TASSE6 (Ground Support Equipment)

The main task and responsibilities for the position are:

  • Preparation of GSE Technical Specifications
  • Technical support to supplier selection
  • Design follow-up
  • Prototype Manufacturing follow-up
  • Validation of the equipment on the aircraft
  • Qualification and Compatibility Tests

Other tasks to be performed:

  • Preparation of GSE recommendations for the Customers.
  • Evaluations (Site Surveys) of the Customer existing capabilities concerning GSE
  • Provide technical assistance to the Customers
  • Support on installation and commissioning of GSEs at customer MOB
  • Analysis of A/C modification and the impact on developed GSEs

Skills :

  • Fluent English/Spanish (oral, written)
  • Strong team working with and open mind-set
  • Good verbal and communication skills
  • Flexibility (work in different environments, ready to travel and work in multinational teams)
  • Creativity to come up with new ideas

Which Benefits will you have as an Airbus employee?:

    • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year
    • Attractive salary.
    • Hybrid model of working when possible.
    • Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
    • Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
    • Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

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:
Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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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