#ET18A - System Design Specialist for Tactical Datalink and Mission Management System (M/F)

Job Description

Job Description:

A vacancy for a System Design Specialist in Tactical Datalink and Mission Management Systems has arisen within Airbus Helicopters in Marignane.

You will join a team of 65+ engineers in the "Situational Awareness and Mission Management" department in charge of terrain/weather/threats/traffic awareness functions, vision enhancement and targeting systems, data-links as well as mission management
systems for all (e-)VTOLs.

Your mission will consist of system engineering activities and helicopter level integration of mission management systems interfaced with many contributor systems for civil and military helicopters.

Your working environment:

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

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.

Your tasks & responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Elaboration of operational concepts and use cases for Tactical Datalinks and Mission Management Systems
• Derive customer needs from external (end users) and internal customers (Program, Marketing, Support ...)
• Requirement engineering, system specification and design
• Definition of integration, verification and validation strategy
• Support to rig, ground and flight testing of the resp. system
• Ensure system qualification and certification at H/C level
• Supplier management (pro-active control and monitor) to secure technical requirements of development contracts
• Ensure project execution in accordance with overall H/C level planning
• Stakeholder management with relevant stakeholders throughout the organization e.g. project and program management, procurement, sales etc.
• Participate in offer management and contributing to product sourcing policy
• Application of modern ways of working and agile development methodology where applicable
• Benchmark state-of-the-art mission management systems and datalink technologies
• Active contribution to definition of implementation roadmap and product strategy for Mission Management systems
• Supporting knowledge exchange within Airbus (all divisions) and outside
• Represent Airbus at conferences & standardization groups

Required skills and qualifications
You have the following skills and experience

• Academic studies in the field of Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar
• Experience in the operational use of tactical datalinks and mission management systems
• Comprehensive understanding of Systems Engineering methodologies and experience in application
• Experience in system design, development, engineering and/or integration of complex avionics systems
• Knowledge in systems engineering, requirements engineering and integration in the field of avionics
• Leadership skills including advise/influence technical trade-offs, capture and spread knowledge, work in a network within Airbus group and outside
• A previous experience with agile methodology (Scrum, SAFe) would be beneficial
• Experience in Supplier Management
• Team Spirit, good communication skills and experience in stakeholder management
• Language skills: English business fluent / negotiation level, knowledge of German, French or Spanish would be an advantage

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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 Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe H15

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Sub-system development

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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.