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.

Navigation Systems Engineer

Airbus Spain

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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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