Navigation System Architect (ATA 34)

About the role

Airbus is looking for a Navigation System Architect (ATA 34) based in the Madrid area. You will act as a multi-system navigation function designer for ongoing major projects and future systems, coordinating and leading a multidisciplinary network internally within Airbus (Systems Design Office, In-Service Support, etc.) and externally with suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Design navigation functions for major projects and future systems
• Coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary network internally and with suppliers
• Define and improve existing and future navigation architectures to ensure resilience against threats such as jamming and spoofing, taking operational needs into account

Required profile

• Engineering degree from a university or engineering school
• Working experience in navigation systems (ATA 34)
• Fluent English
• Synthesis skills, strong technical writing, leadership, proactivity, autonomy and a positive, collaborative approach
• Background in system design and safety is a plus

Required skills

• Navigation systems such as GPS and IRS
• Precise positioning algorithms, e.g. hybridization and sensor fusion
• Aircraft navigation architectures and systems (ADIRS, MMR, FMS)
• Aeronautical system design standards (ABD0100/ABD0200, ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178/DO-254)