Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Cockpit & Ground Control Systems Engineer

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

A vacancy for a Cockpit and Ground Control System Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe. The successful applicant will join "Cockpit and Ground Control Systems". The department is in charge of Displays and Control activities for manned aircrafts and Ground Control Station developments for unmanned ones.

This vacancy is specially devoted to FCAS Project, so, experience in Avionics technologies will be valuable.

RESPOSIBILITIES

Systems definition for Cockpit and Ground Control Station , including:
- Operational requirements analysis and systems architecture definition.
- Specification of functional and equipment requirements.
- Generation and maintenance of the design documentation (e.g. interface control documents, requirements documents, test protocols, etc.).
- Generation of systems specifications.
- Supplier management tasks (manufacturer monitoring, qualification monitoring, etc.).

- High Level Software specifications.
- Integration, validation and verification tasks of avionics.
- Contribution to Safety and Security analysis, Certification and Qualification activities.
- Support to Services.

SKILLS

- Degree level in Engineering (Telecommunications, Aerospace or Information Technology Engineer).
- Professional experience within engineering: 5 to 7 years.

- System Engineering experience.

- Airworthiness and certification processes experience.

- Embedded SW design and development.

- Model Based System Engineering experience will be valuable.

- Team worker and proactive.

- Highly motivated to learn and do new things.

- Good communication skills and ability to work within an international team.

- English: Advanced.

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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