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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

Fuel and Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) systems Engineer (F/M) for Military A/C- Development projects

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

A vacancy for a AAR Systems - Design & Certification Specialist has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space. The successful applicant will join the Fuel Delivery system department within AAR Engineering Domain. In this department we are responsible for the Hose&Drogue systems and fuel systems devoted to In flight Refueling.

In the context of the military aircraft, we are part of a multiskilled engineering team who are mastering the current AAR systems worldwide but also shaping what the in flight Air Refuelling systems will look like in the years to come. In this context, our team is involved in R&T and R&D projects within Airbus.

This position will give the applicant the opportunity to develop technologies and prototypes that will be tested in actual Airbus aircraft. For this, we seek an engineer able to support with simulations&modelling and/or rapid prototyping and/or mechatronics design. We want to expand data analytics capabilities as well.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your main activities will include:

  • Support the current and future R&D and R&T projects within the AAR perimeter, by modelling and designing
  • Prepare the design reviews from PDR to CDR and TRR
  • Defining test requirements, supporting execution, and test analysis and reports preparation, at component and system level.
  • Elaborating relevant documentation to support permit to fly of the developments.

SKILLS

The candidate will be able to demonstrate various of the following skills and experience:

  • At least 3 years of previous related work experience.
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Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders

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Aeronautical engineering degree (or equivalent 5-year degree in mechanical o electrical engineering).
  • Mechatronics demonstrated experience.
  • Autonomy combined with ability to work in a team.
  • Negotiation level of English.
  • Matlab simulink
  • V&V (lab/rig/A/C) experience
  • Following skills will be highly valued :

    • Data analytics tools experience.
    • Python
    • Experience in R&D projects.
    • Experience in flight line/production environment.
    • Good capacity of adaptation.
    • Proactivity to solve issues.
    • Communication skills.

    If you think you can valuably contribute as engineer to our fascinating projects, do not hesitate to approach us even if you just fulfil partially the listed skills.

    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.
    • 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:
    Mechanics & Mechatronics

    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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