As a Navigation System Architect at ENSIA EXPERT, S.L. located in Madrid, Spain, you will act as a multi-system navigation function designer for major projects. This is a permanent, full-time professional role involving architecture definition, threat resilience, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Requirements
Engineering degree from a university or engineering school required.
Working experience in Navigation Systems (ATA 34) such as GPS and IRS required.
Fluency in English required.
Knowledge of precise positioning algorithms, aircraft navigation architectures (ADIRS, MMR, FMS), and aeronautical standards (ARP4754, DO-178/DO-254) required.
Background in System Design and Safety is a plus.
Skills & Responsibilities
Navigation Systems (ATA 34): Design and improve multi-system navigation functions and architectures ensuring resilience against jamming and spoofing.
Sensor Fusion: Apply precise positioning algorithms and hybridization techniques.
Aeronautical Standards: Navigate design processes and standards like ARP4754, ARP4761, and DO-178/DO-254.
Leadership & Coordination: Lead multidisciplinary networks across internal teams and external suppliers.
Potential transition routes: People from Systems Engineering or Avionics roles may bring relevant technical coordination and design skills, alongside meeting the mandatory engineering degree requirement.
Job description
Job Description:
Your main activities relating to ATA 34 are:
Act as a multi-system navigation function designer for the ongoing development of major projects as well as future systems.
Coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary network both internally within Airbus (Systems Design Office, In-Service Support, etc.) and externally (suppliers).
Define and improve existing and future navigation architectures to ensure resilience against current threats (jamming, spoofing, etc.) and future risks, taking operational needs into account.
You have an Engineering degree from a university or engineering school.
Technical Skills:
You have working experience in the field of Navigation Systems (ATA 34) such as GPS, IRS.
Knowledge of aircraft navigation architectures and contributing systems (ADIRS, MMR, FMS)
Strong interest in functional architecture, taking into account emerging technologies and user needs
Knowledge of aeronautical system/equipment design processes and standards (ABD0100/ABD0200, ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178/DO-254, etc.)
Background in System Design and Safety is a plus
You are fluent in English.
Soft Skills:
Synthesis skills and strong technical writing abilities
Leadership
Positive and collaborative approach / strong interpersonal skills
Proactivity
Autonomy
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: ENSIA EXPERT, S.L.
Contract Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture
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