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.

Telecommunication Engineer for Radio Systems

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

The main tasks and responsibilities include:

Radio system integration in EF2000 platform.
Involvement in other Airbus DS Military Aircraft platforms (C295, MRTT, A400M, ED, SIRTAP)
Allocating aircraft requirements to a Communications System.
Defining the architecture and specifications of the Communications system.
Elaborating engineering design documentation.
Being responsible of Communications system design, integration, qualification and certification.
Supporting feasibility studies for new products/user needs, etc.
Supplier technical management
Supporting the whole design process including design review meetings
Supporting to meetings with end customer
Supporting Certification and Qualification process.
Supporting Technical Publications (AFM, FCOM, etc.)
Supporting transversal areas such as Services, Production, Procurement, etc.
Supporting test campaign sequencing, test procedures & facilities.
Monitoring and supporting tests and perform real-time analysis of test results.
Contribution to R&T programs related to SDR/SCA Radios.
Being at the state of the art of international regulations: ICAO, FAA, EASA, EUROCONTROL, etc.

The required skills and experience to fit in this role are:

Telecommunications Engineering degree or similar
3 years of experience in systems engineering or development of avionics system.
Good knowledge of Communication Functions in other platforms.
Background knowledge: Inmarsat/Iridium Satcom, Radios (V/UHF, VHF, HF), Civil Datalink (FANS, CPDLC).
International project experience.
Strong English and Spanish skills
Good communication skills and pro-active approach to problem solving.
Ability to work under strict timescales as part of an integrated and multifunctional team.
Assertiveness.
Open minded and active to new challenges.

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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