ISR Mission Systems Engineer

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an ISR Mission Systems Engineer to join its Getafe (Madrid) team. You will work on the design, integration and qualification of ISR mission systems for aircraft such as the C295, RPAS/UAS, FCAS and A400M.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed system designs, functional requirements, models, prototypes, subsystem specifications, ICDs and drawings.
• Lead equipment integration and supplier technical steering within a V‑model development framework.
• Conduct verification and validation activities, including laboratory testing, ground and flight test support.
• Manage procurement activities from supplier selection to monitoring and control.
• Ensure full qualification and certification of mission systems, covering safety, quality assurance and configuration control.

Required profile

• Technical background with no management responsibilities.
• Experience in ISR missions (maritime surveillance, patrol, anti‑submarine warfare, AGS, EW, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of mission sensors and subsystems (electro‑optic, radar SAR/MPR, SIGINT/ELINT/ESM/COMINT, AIS, PLS, computing platforms).
• Familiarity with tactical datalinks (L16, VMF, L22) and UAS or manned mission systems.
• Proactive attitude, good communication skills, willingness to travel and fluency in Spanish and English.

Required skills

• ISR Mission Systems
• Avionics
• Electro‑optic sensors
• Radar (SAR, MPR)
• SIGINT/ELINT/ESM/COMINT
• AIS, PLS
• Computing platforms
• Tactical datalinks (L16, VMF, L22)
• Displays, navigation systems, transponders
• UAS and manned mission systems
• V‑model development, safety engineering, quality assurance, configuration control
• Procurement and supplier management

What we offer

• Competitive salary and vacation days plus additional time‑off.
• Hybrid working model to support work‑life balance.
• Health insurance, retirement plan, employee stock options and study grants.
• On‑site facilities such as free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Opportunities for upskilling and career development in a multicultural environment.