Senior ISR Mission Systems Engineer

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a proactive Senior ISR Mission Systems Engineer to join its high‑performing team in Getafe, Madrid. The role focuses on developing multi‑sensor mission suites for maritime surveillance and anti‑submarine warfare platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for mission systems, from requirement analysis to detailed design, integration, qualification and certification.
• Manage sensor integration (acoustic, MAD, radar, electro‑optics) and optimise subsystem performance within a V‑model development framework.
• Conduct V&V activities, including laboratory validation and support for ground and flight testing.
• Provide technical guidance to specialised suppliers and support commercial campaigns related to mission systems.

Required profile

• Degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Computer Science or Systems Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ISR mission systems or avionics in aerospace/defence.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; French is a strong asset.
• Proactive, assertive, able to work under pressure and interact in international environments.

Required skills

• ASW and underwater detection technologies: acoustic systems, magnetic anomaly detection (MAD).
• Mission computing and avionics integration: high‑performance computing platforms, embedded hardware, real‑time environments, MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet/AFDX.
• Aeronautical cybersecurity standards (DO‑326A / ED‑202A).
• Maritime and electronic surveillance: radar, electro‑optics, SIGINT/ELINT/ESM/COMINT, AIS.
• Tactical datalinks: Link 16, VMF, Link 22.
• Systems engineering, V‑model lifecycle management, functional analysis, configuration control, V&V processes.