Cockpit & Ground Control Systems Engineer

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Cockpit and Ground Control Systems Engineer in Getafe to join the Cockpit and Ground Control Systems department, which covers displays and control activities for manned aircraft and ground control station developments for unmanned aircraft. The vacancy is focused on M&L and derivatives projects, so experience with avionics technologies is valued.

Key responsibilities

• Define cockpit and ground control station systems, including operational requirements analysis, systems architecture and functional and equipment specifications
• Generate and maintain design documentation such as interface control documents, requirements documents and test protocols
• Manage suppliers, including manufacturer and qualification monitoring
• Produce high-level software specifications
• Carry out integration, validation and verification of avionics
• Contribute to safety and security analysis, certification and qualification activities
• Support services

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Aerospace or Information Technology)
• 5 to 7 years of professional engineering experience
• Team player, proactive and highly motivated to learn
• Good communication skills and ability to work in an international team
• Advanced English

Required skills

• System engineering
• Airworthiness and certification processes
• Embedded software design and development
• Model-based system engineering is valuable

What we offer

• Permanent position with an attractive salary
• Vacation days plus additional days off during the year
• Hybrid working where possible
• Collective transport service depending on schedule and home location
• Life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan or study grants
• On-site facilities such as a free canteen, kindergarten and medical office
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment