A vacancy for a ESCAN Radar & DASS System Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe. The successful applicant will join the Eurofighter Electronic Warfare and Radar Team and will take over several tasks within the team depending on the program needs: equipment management and documentation reviews, support to national activities and clearances, continuous learning on the systems and their future upgrades, Spanish customer consultancy.

The team works within an international setting with stakeholders in various countries and handles highly complex systems and challenging environments.

Responsibilities

Support the Mk1 Radar Equipment Development, Engineering and Integration/testing activities

Support DASS documentation review, integration activities and impact analysis on other A/C systems

Review and approve supplier documentation

Identify and support the resolution of equipment, integration, certification and quality issues

Liaise with and coordinate other stakeholders

Support our team in equipment engineering activities

Resolve technical inquiries from the military customer, the SUZ, the supplier or other Eurofighter Partner Companies

Attend regular business trips to support System Integration testing and meetings at AJT in Warton

Maintain an awareness of potential compliance risks and act with integrity to support the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth

Willingness to travel on business (mainly domestic) is assumed.

Qualifications

Degree (Bachelor/Master) in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or a related field

More than 5 years of experience working in an engineering department





Experience with at least one of the following systems:

Avionic Systems

Airborne sensors (e.g., Radar, IFF, FLIR)

Airborne Defensive Aid Systems

Communication systems and data links

Electronic Warfare systems in general

Experience in writing technical documentation (e.g., reports)

Team‑working spirit

Good communication skills

Willingness to work temporarily at the aircraft and/or at the (sub) system integration rig (either in Spain or abroad)

Capability to execute activities under your own responsibility

Security clearance up to NATO SECRET required

Good knowledge in Equipment Engineering, preferably Eurofighter processes

Good System & Requirements Engineering know‑how

Knowledge of the aeronautic/space/defence industry would be an advantage

Experience and know‑how about Radar is desirable

Cooperative, self‑empowered and independent ways of working

Openness for personal development and feedback

Capability to work as part of an international team and in a multinational project environment

Negotiation‑level English required

Beneficial Skills

Knowledge of Airbus test system (MaTe/AIDASS)

Experience with Sensor Fusion

Experience with COMMS Systems

Experience with Datalinks

Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink





Knowledge of a high‑level programming language (e.g., C/C++, Python)

Benefits

Vacation days plus additional days off throughout the year

Attractive salary

Hybrid working model when possible to promote work‑life balance

Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location

Life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants

On‑site facilities (free canteen, kindergarten, medical office)

Opportunity to participate in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives

Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment

Special rates on products and benefits

Position Details Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Vehicle Mission & Control

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📌 Eurofighter ESCAN & DASS - Electronic Warfare System Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Madrid