An opportunity for a Senior Armament Systems & Weapon Integration Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). This role is responsible for the end‑to‑end development and integration of armament systems, associated equipment and weapon/store integration into aerial platforms. The successful candidate will ensure that all systems meet the highest levels of performance, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout their entire lifecycle.Responsibilities

System Development: Manage the full product lifecycle—from concept to retirement—ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks and delivering systems that consistently met complex program requirements.Technical Analysis: Perform trade‑off analyses, validate architectures, and lead performance analysis to optimize system solutions.System Design: Define architectures for Armament Control Systems, Stores Management Systems, and Weapon Bay/Carriage systems in cooperation with suppliers or partners.Lead the preparation and technical assessment of documentation for the design and development of armament systems and stores integration.Interface & Requirement Management: Define interfaces and technical requirements across system, subsystem, and equipment levels, ensuring coherent integration and conducting impact analysis.Integration Activities: Lead the technical integration of weapons, stores, and armament systems by developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and performing technical assessments of both weapon‑level and system‑level architectures to ensure seamless operational capability within the aircraft ecosystem.Safety & Documentation:



Prepare and assess technical and safety documentation for armament systems and stores integration.Testing & Qualification: Develop system test benches and define ground/flight test requirements to support qualification and certification.Airworthiness and Certification: Ensure airworthiness compliance through the management of qualification reports and the generation of certification documents.Supplier Management: Act as the primary technical point of contact for suppliers, ensuring technical alignment and compliance with system requirements.Technical Mentorship & Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring adherence to high‑level engineering standards and best practices.Requirements and Skills

Education: Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.Experience: Experienced Engineer (5+ years required) in Aircraft Systems Integration.Soft skills: High adaptability to work on new topics, new business and in a networking mode.Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).Technical knowledge: Acknowledgement of systems integration in aerial combat platforms.Technical knowledge: Acknowledgement of systems development and validation (V&V; process).Technical knowledge:



Acknowledgement in Aircraft Systems.Nice to have: Experience in Armament/Stores integration and or development.Nice to have: Experience in Armament/Stores Management Systems and associated equipment.Nice to have: Acknowledgement of DOORS, Matlab/Simulink, C++.Benefits

Vacation days plus additional days‑off along the year.Attractive salary.Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work‑life balance.Collective transport service in some sites.Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.On‑site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.Special rates in products & benefits.Employee and Employer Information

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAUEmployment Type: PermanentExperience Level: ProfessionalJob Family: Vehicle Mission & ControlCommitment to Integrity and Diversity

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.Additional

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📌 Senior Armament Systems & Weapon Integration Engineer (Military Derivatives) (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Madrid