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Airbus

Data acquisition systems and solutions 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:

Summary

We are looking for a skilled Data Acquisition Systems and Solutions Engineer to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced data acquisition systems and solutions. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and reliable collection of data which is critical for aerospace and defence applications.

This is a unique, multidisciplinary role. You will act as the technical services architect behind our platforms hardware and sensor systems, also building the digital pipelines that process and store the incoming data (Data Engineering), and serve as the primary technical services representative ensuring seamless delivery to internal and external stakeholders/Customers.

Responsibilities

* Contribute and support for the design, development, deployment and integration of data acquisition solutions (hardware and software solutions).
* Specify, document the needs for sensors, transducers, and other instrumentation for optimal data collection that will be used for health monitoring purposes and condition based maintenance data-driven approaches.

* Collaborate with engineering teams to define data acquisition requirements and specifications in line with Customers expectations and demands.
* Develop and implement data processing algorithms and methodologies to ensure data quality and integrity.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to DAQ systems, sensors, and data flow.
* Perform system validation and verification activities to ensure compliance with technical requirements and industry standards.
* Generate technical documentation, including system specifications, test plans, operational procedures, CONOPS, OPSCON, etc..
* Stay abreast of new technologies and trends in data acquisition, instrumentation, and signal processing.
* Provide technical support and training to end-users of those systems.
* Participate in project planning, scheduling, finance aspects (for monetary return and successful business cases), and overall progress reporting.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
* Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining data acquisition systems.
* Strong understanding of sensor technologies (e.g., accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure transducers) and signal conditioning.
* Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in DAQ (e.g., Python, C++).
* Experience with various DAQ hardware platforms and software tools.
* Knowledge of data communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN bus, MIL-STD-1553).
* Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools.
* Experience in the aerospace or defense industry is highly desirable.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

* Availability for travelling (team meetings, Customer demos, support, etc.).
* Fluent in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

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:
Digital

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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