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Flight Control System (FCS) / Flight Management System (FMS) equipment design responsible (m/f/d)

Location:  Manching, Germany
Location flexibility:  4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

Are you ready to dive into the world of aerospace while taking our flying weapon systems to the next level?

At Airbus Defence and Space in Manching (Ingolstadt), we are looking for a

FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (FCS) / FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (FMS) Equipment Design Responsible (d/m/f)

YOUR MISSION

The position offers a multitude of activities incl. equipment responsibility, D3Q (Design, Development, Demonstration and Qualification) activities, technical management of suppliers for various Weapon Systems e.g. Eurodrone, Eurofighter and Future Combat Air System incl. RC (Remote Carrier

You will be part of a dynamic international team and will be in direct contact with our customers and suppliers. Particular activities can also be agreed to be carried out within the framework of "mobile work".

YOUR LOCATION (Manching / Ingolstadt)

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.

Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given special consideration.

WHAT WE OFFER/ OUR BENEFITS

  • Your space, your vibe: whether hybrid working or office - you decide where you are most productive, within the framework of our company agreement (Betriebsvereinbarung)

Working at Airbus

4 office days / week

Fully flexible hours

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

Awards & Accreditations

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

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2nd – Most loved - Large companies

2nd – Most loved - Large companies

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Most Mission Driven Company

Top 5 - Most Mission Driven Company

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1st - Best Work-Life Balance

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

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3rd - Best Career Progression

3rd - Best Career Progression

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Most Inclusive Company

Top 5 - Most Inclusive Company

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Top 10 - Most Flexible Company

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Flexibility according to your rhythm:
Fixed working hours were yesterday. You decide when you perform best within the framework of our company agreement (Betriebsvereinbarung)
  • Your knowledge, your power: Learn continuously and stay at the forefront thanks to our training opportunities
  • Time to relax: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation with room to grow
  • Earnings that show: In addition to attractive compensation, you can also expect special payments
  • Let's Connect: Employee events for strong cohesion and networking
  • Enjoyment included: A canteen and cafeteria await you in Manching
  • YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Responsibility for FCS and FMS Equipment Design within various Weapon Systems e.g. Eurofighter, FCAS and Eurodrone and future adventures.
    • Management of statutory, functional, performance, system and technical requirements from higher level architecture and specifications (internal and external), and allocation to the corresponding equipment.
    • Generation and maintenance of the technical contract documents (Equipment specifications (PTS), Data Requirement List, Equipment Engineering Design, Requirement Documents, FRD, and Equipment Interface Control Document).
    • Management of Equipment D3Q (incl. development in accordance with hardware standard DO-254 and other applicable standards), Obsolescence and Re-Design.
    • Technical management of supplier including: selection process, D3Q activities, milestone management, Stage of Involvement Reviews (SOIs), validation and acceptance of deliverable items, DDPs, limitations and deviations, support and assessment of defect investigations and repairs, harmonization and control of supplier and program plans.
    • Responsible for compliance to technical contract documents, equipment change management and build standard management.
    • Support stakeholder requests concerning Equipment queries, defects and problem investigations.
    • Support Equipment Integration Testing
    • Liaison and coordination with other disciplines, departments (EMC, RM&T, ILS, QA ...) and the customer (incl. national airworthiness authorities (NAAs) e.g. LufABw).

    YOUR PROFIL

    • Study Hero: University (Master) degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
    • At least 3 years of professional experience
    • Knowledge and practical expertise with airborne equipment regarding:
      - Very good: Qualification & Certification, Safety, Airworthiness, Reliability and Maintainability, ....
      - Good: Hardware DAL A development (DO254 and ARP4754A, AMC 20-152A)
      - Basic: Software DAL A development (DO178),
    • Tech Insider: Knowledge and experience in environmental, robust and certifiable hardware design according to DO-160, MIL-STD-810 in order to ensure supplier hardware design is certifiable

    Champions League

    • Experience in requirements engineering and requirements tools with DOORs or similar
    • Experience in equipment and hardware certification
    • Experience in technical supplier management
    • Experience in analogue hardware as well as complex hardware design and verification
    • Knowledge in digital computing as well as analytical and signal processing skills
    • Supervise suppliers and internal stakeholders
    • Knowledge about the Eurofighter, FCAS, Eurodrone and other Weapon Systems are welcomed
    • Teamplayer and international driver: Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboratively manner within an international team, including the ability to coordinate and influence people.
    • Language Champion: Business-fluent English, German is a plus.

    The willingness to travel on business is required.

    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!

    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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