Overview
In this role you will lead mission systems engineering for maritime surveillance and ASW platforms, shaping system architectures and ensuring airworthiness. You will work within the TADMI team to translate customer needs into design solutions and guide suppliers through the full lifecycle. You will balance sensor integration, V-model development, and verification activities to deliver robust mission systems that meet aerospace standards. This position offers cross-functional collaboration in a highly technical, international context with potential for significant impact on platform effectiveness.
Compensaciones / Ventajas Vacation days plus additional days-off
Hybrid model of working
Health insurance
Employee stock options
Retirement plan
On-site facilities
Responsabilidades Lead systems engineering activities in the Mission Systems field
Transform customer requirements into design solutions
Assess technologies and architectures for cost-benefit impact
Specify, integrate, qualify and ensure airworthiness of Mission Systems
Lead detailed system design: requirements,



modelling, subsystems, ICDs
Management and optimization of sensors (Acoustic, MAD, Radar, etc.)
System integration & lifecycle management within V-shape lifecycle
Lead V&V; activities including lab validation and flight/testing support
Provide technical guidance to specialized suppliers throughout procurement
Support services and commercial campaigns related to Mission Systems
Requisitos principales Minimum 5 years of experience in ISR Mission Systems or Avionics in aerospace/defense
Degree in Aerospace, Electronic, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering (Master's highly preferred)
Strong knowledge of sensor integration, mission computing and avionics systems
Experience with airworthiness and certification processes
Fluent in Spanish and English; French desirable
Willingness to travel to support customer, supplier oversight, integration and flight-testing
Proactiveness
Assertiveness under pres

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