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Airbus • Manching, Germany

Systems Engineer - Ground Support System (d/f/m)

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

In order to support “A400M Electronic Warfare Ground Support System”, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Systems Engineer - Ground Support System (d/f/m)

If you are looking for challenging tasks within a development team and you are interested in systems and software related to military aircrafts, you should apply for a position as Systems Engineer in the engineering department.

We develop and maintain mission support systems for our flying platform A400M at the Airbus-site in Manching/Germany. Our mission support system enables the Defensive Aids Subsystem (DASS) of A400M to protect the aircraft from threats during mission execution.

Our mission support products comprise the generation and evaluation of mission-specific data, provide interfaces to the airborne systems and support the analysis of the mission execution. The key challenge includes the execution of all operational requirements of our diverse customer base while considering the technical capabilities and constraints of our aircrafts.

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Our benefits for you

  • Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
  • Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
  • Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
  • Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
  • Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

The job holder will become part of an agile team developing and in-service supporting a state-of-the-art mission data generation, verification and debriefing system for the A400M DASS aircraft.

  • Analysis of avionics system design/requirements, data interfaces and operational requirements
  • Definition and adaptation of design requirements to mission data generation, incl. workflow definition
  • Produce project technical documentation, including: requirements specification, design document, interface specification and acceptance tests
  • To identify and resolve system integration, verification and qualification issues
  • Issue troubleshooting and analysis
  • Preparation and Performance of end user trainings
  • Preparation and Participation to customer workshops
  • In Service Support to customer for mission data generation and aircraft operation

Desired skills and qualifications

  • University Engineering Degree or Master in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent, and minimum of 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering (preferable in Aeronautics or Military sector)
  • Good knowledge of the entire product life cycle, from requirements analysis to system integration and verification.
  • Working experience on one or more of the following specialty areas: self-defensive systems, radar systems, and electronic support systems.
  • Knowledge of Electronic Warfare principles and interest in mission data for Electronic Warfare Support
  • Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set (Jira, Confluence and Bamboo)
  • Working knowledge with engineering tools such as DOORS, Enterprise Architect (System modelling).
  • Good command of English, and German is an advantage
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to travel within A400M nations (DE, FR, UK, TR, ES, BE)

This position will require a security clearance and A400M accreditation 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 online now!

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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 GmbH

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Vehicle Mission & Control

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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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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165000

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