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.

Communication Systems Product Manager for Combat Aircraft

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

Summary

A position as a Communication Systems Product Manager for Combat Aircraft has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Madrid.

The mission of this position is to Lead the overall design, development and qualification/certification of the Communications System (HW and SW) to satisfy customer and regulatory requirements as well as programme cost and schedule needs.

The jobholder is responsible for the delivery of the complete Communications System in a given Program, focusing on the technical aspects of the engineering deliverables, schedule, cost, quality and risk management up to final customer acceptance.

The Communications System encompasses the HW and SW elements of the Audio Management System, the Radios and all the different Tactical and Mission Datalinks, including SATCOM.

Tasks & accountabilities

The tasks are the following:

- Input: Customer needs/requirements, program constraints, regulatory/qualification requirements, technology readiness, engineering capability and capacity.
- Output: All technical decisions necessary for an efficient development and testing, on time delivery and customer acceptance for their operations.

A specific focus on leadership is required for an operational management of the multifunctional teams and for the liaison with the Chief Engineering Office, Program Office and Customer. The roleholder will have to manage development, qualification and certification of the Communications System of Combat Aircraft from the offer phase to contract signature. This includes all the development lifecycle of the product up to the clearance for flight.

Requirements

- Educated in an Aeronautical, Telecommunications or other Engineering degree or related discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in an Engineering related field.
- Avionics (and Communications in particular) HW and SW integration experience will be specially valued.
- Background in technical team management.
- Background in project Management.
- Networking skills.
- Leadership and team motivation skills.
- Communication and decision making capabilities.
- English :Negotiation level.
- Spanish :Negotiation level.
- Availability to travel

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 working 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.

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:

Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing

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