Electrical and Lights System Engineer for Modelling and Simulation

Job Description

Job Description:

An opportunity for an Electrical and Lights System Engineer for Modelling and Simulation has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

This vacancy belongs to Electric and Lights System Department where we specify, qualify and certify electrical and lights equipment and integrate inside the Electrical system and/or Lighting system of most of Airbus Defence & Space platforms. Besides we are accountable of electrical load analysis, architecture definition and system requirements allocation.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Electrical and Lights Systems Engineer with expertise in modelling and simulation. In this role, you will bridge the gap between conceptual design and physical implementation. You will be responsible for developing high-fidelity simulations to validate system requirements, predict performance, and identify potential failure modes long before physical prototypes are built. You will use simulation tools to drive architectural decisions, optimize system performance, and reduce development risk.Main

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Modelling: Design and model complex electrical architectures, including power distribution networks, and control logic for electrical and lights systems.
  
• Failure Mode Simulation: Perform virtual failure tests to simulate electrical failures inside the system.
  
• Cross-Disciplinary Integration: Collaborate with other departments to ensure the proper functionality of their equipment inside electrical network.
  
• Requirement Verification: Use simulation tools to provide evidences that justifies compliance with programme requirements.
  
• Participate in all the engineering lifecycle
  

Skills

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
  
• Tools: Expert-level proficiency in simulation software such as MATLAB/Simulink.
  
• The Vision: Experience with simulation and MBSE (Cameo or SysML based tools) is a significant advantage.
  
• The Logic: Strong understanding of embedded systems, power electronics, and communication protocols (CAN/AFDX, RS, ARINC).
  

What You Get

• Create advanced technologies that ensure national and international security.
  
• The chance to work in a highly diverse and cross-functional teams.
  
• Foster a mindset of global cooperation, which is essential in the aerospace and defence sectors.
  
• Participate in complex lifecycle projects.
  

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 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:
Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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