Junior ISR Systems Architecture (Military Derivatives)

Job Description:

An opportunity for a skilled and proactive Junior ISR Mission Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

We are a high-performing team developing complex, multi-sensor mission suites for major aircraft platforms, focused on maritime surveillance and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of our engineering team, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Support leading Systems Engineering activities in the Mission Systems field
  
• Analyze customer requirements for its transformation into design solutions.
  
• Assess innovative technologies and architectures, to deliver independent cost benefit analysis.
  
• Specify, integrate, qualify, certify and ensure the continued airworthiness of the Mission Systems.
  
• Support leading the detailed system design process: functional requirements, modelling, subsystem specifications, ICDs.
  
• Sensor & Subsystem Management of the integration and optimization of specialized sensors (Acoustic, MAD, Radar, etc.)
  
• System Integration & Lifecycle Management: within a V-shape development framework, covering the full lifecycle from requirements capture to final equipment integration.
  
• Support leading V&V activities including product laboratory validation and supporting aircraft ground and flight testing.
  
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of specialized suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle.
  
• Support Services and Commercial campaigns in all aspects related to Mission Systems
  

SKILLS

• Educational Background: Degree in Aerospace, Electronic, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering. A Master’s degree is highly preferred.
  
• Professional Experience: 1-2 years of proven experience in ISR Mission Systems or Avionics within the aerospace or defense sector.
  
• Technical Knowledge: While we work with a wide array of technologies, we will value experience in any (or several) of the following domains:
  
  • ASW & Underwater Detection:Acoustic Systems, Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD)
    
  • Mission Computing & Avionics Integration:high-performance computing platforms, embedded hardware, real-time environments, aeronautical data buses (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet/AFDX) and system-level integration, qualification processes for mission-critical hardware, emerging computing technologies for aerospace applications.
    
  • Aeronautical Cybersecurity, cyber-Resilience, applied to mission systems and aeronautical networks, standards & compliance following regulatory frameworks such as DO-326A / ED-202A.
    
  • Maritime & Electronic Surveillance:Radar & Electro-optics, Electronic Warfare & Identification (SIGINT/ELINT/ESM/COMINT), AIS
    
  • Tactical Datalinks: Link 16, VMF, or Link 22
    
  • Systems Engineering & Integration, full development lifecycle, V&V process, functional analysis, configuration control, complex mission architectures.
    
  • General Airworthiness and Certification process knowledge.
    
• Language Proficiency: Strong verbal and written skills in both Spanish and English are mandatory. Knowledge of French is highly desirable and will be considered a significant asset.
  

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 in some sites.
  
• Benefits such as 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.
  
• Special rates in products & benefits.
  

#MYCYM

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:
Vehicle Mission & Control

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