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Airbus • Donauwörth, Germany

#ET19R - System Design Responsible for Communication Systems (m/f/d)

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Job Description:

In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as soon as possible as our new

System Design Responsible for Communication Systems (m/f/d)

Do you have a general systems related background (e.g. design office, in-service support, training, etc...)?
Do you want to be at the center of the design, development & certification of navigation systems?
Do you want to enhance safety and functionality to add value for AH and our customers?

Join the Navigation & Communication systems design office team as a System Design Responsible. We have multiple developments planned, so we need you...now!

You will join the Navigation and Communication systems design office team that is responsible for the design, development, integration and certification of Navigation & Communication Systems on all Airbus Helicopters platforms.

Your location
At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

Your benefits

  • Exciting tasks on unique products and services
  • A very good working atmosphere with colleagues who are enthusiastic about our products
  • Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing
  • 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects
  • Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses, Job-bicycle, EGYM-Wellpass
  • On-site-facilities: medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen, café, kiosk and self-service market
  • Good connection to public transportation
  • Compatibility of family and career (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual time off)
  • Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard


Your tasks and responsibilities

In this position you will be end-to-end responsible for the development, integration, qualification and certification of Communication Systems. Your activities will follow the typical V-cycle development process and may include:

  • Elaboration of operational concepts and use cases for Communication Systems
  • Requirement engineering, system specification and design
  • Integration of Communication systems (mechanical, electrical, functional)
  • 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
  • Benchmark state-of-the-art Communication systems and technologies
  • Active contribution to definition of implementation roadmap and product strategy for Communication systems
  • Supporting knowledge exchange within Airbus (all divisions) and representing AH externally (ex. EASA/FAA/EUROCAE working groups)


Desired skills and qualifications
You will need:

  • Academic studies in the field of Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar
  • Comprehensive understanding Systems Engineering methodologies and experience in application
  • Experience in system design, development, engineering and/or integration of complex Communication systems
  • Knowledge in systems engineering, requirements engineering and integration in the field of avionics
  • Experience in Supplier Management
  • Team Spirit, good communication skills and experience in stakeholder management
  • Language skills: English business fluent / negotiation level, knowledge of French, German 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.

Take your career to a new level and apply now online with your relevant documents (CV, short cover letter and certification for highest degree)!

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 DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Sub-system development

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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.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Annual bonus
Enhanced maternity leave
Open to compressed hours
Accrued annual leave
Sabbaticals
Enhanced sick pay
Adoption leave
Health insurance
Enhanced paternity leave
Family health insurance
Complimentary Medical Services
Referral bonus
Bike parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Teambuilding days
In house training
Employee discounts

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150,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

70:30

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