Aircraft Systems Engineer (Multisystems)

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking an Aircraft Systems Engineer with a systemic vision to lead the development lifecycle of next‑generation aerial platforms. The role focuses on designing and integrating complex multisystem architectures while ensuring compliance with safety‑critical processes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop system architecture aligned with safety, human factors, security and performance requirements, including specification, traceability, integration, verification and certification.
• Define and manage system development, integration, verification and certification plans, and produce end‑to‑end architecture documentation.
• Negotiate and implement user‑system needs into shared computing resources (Multisystems/IMA) and aircraft data networks.
• Support safety specialists during safety assessments, considering shared computing and network resources.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in aircraft systems engineering within the development life cycle.
• Demonstrated experience with certification processes and system safety analysis (FHA, PSSA, SSA).

Required skills

• Systems Engineering discipline applied to aircraft systems (ARP4754B).
• Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) knowledge and DO‑297 process adaptation.
• Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques.
• Certification standards such as DO‑178C, DO‑254.
• Advanced V&V processes at L1/L2/L3 levels.
• System safety and reliability processes.
• Experience with Multisystem integration test rigs and digital twins.