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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

Navigation Systems Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

A vacancy for a Navigation Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe .The ideal candidate will have background in airborne embedded navigation systems, with expertise in Galileo GNSS, M-Code, systems engineering and certification processes. (DO-178C. DO-254, ARP4754A, CS-25, etc).

The successful applicant will join Engineering Department, regarding Navigation Systems (Navigation Sensors, Radio Navigation, Satellite Navigation, Mil Hybrid Sensors, Mil Radio Navigation).

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

-Identify the activities of the development life cycle that are necessary to develop a system/product and provide the level of confidence which is consistent with regulation and program requirements.

-Define checkpoints and reviews with associated maturity expectation aligned with program phases and gates.

-Provide sufficient detailed data and information about system elements to enable the implementation consistent with architectural entities as defined in models and views of the system architecture and in accordance with the allocated requirements.

-Work closely sharing both industrial and functional design view, from the very early stages of the design through the serial production phase and up to the in- service life of the product (whole product lifecycle), working in close collaboration between the Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and any other disciplines involved throughout the whole product lifecycle.

-Understand the organization, infrastructure, constraints and limitations of program industrial planning.

-Understand global systems/products and their interdependencies during industrialization phase.

- Acquire technological expertise to ensure efficient solutions from concept up to in service operation.

- Being in the state of the art on Navigation Systems technology: Galileo GNSS, M-Code, Celestial Navigation, Quantum INS.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial, Telecoms, or related field.
  • Proven experience in airborne navigation systems (i.e. GNSS, Galileo, GPS, MMR...)
  • Experience in Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle processes.
  • Familiarity with certification standards (EASA, INTA/FAA, CS25, Do-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)
  • Comunication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  • English advanced.
  • Experience with simulation tools and MBSE.


At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. We offer you to work on cutting-edge aviation technologies.

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 and additional days-off along the year (+35 days off in total).
  • Attractive salary and compensation package.
  • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance (40% remote work).
  • 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.


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

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:
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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