Job Overview

: A new role for PowerPlant Control System department is open. If you are looking for new engineering challenges and being part of a team that makes engineering funny and exciting, this is your opportunity. You may think our job is only limited to Engine Controls integration world. But this is not true. With new architecture concepts, we, as aircraft manufacturers, play now more than ever an important role within the powerplant system integration.

Keep this in mind: modularity, flexibility and independency. These are our main pillars for making engineering.

Responsibilities

Proposing new ideas for future control system architectures

Identifying the customer needs and proposing optimal solutions to satisfy them

Designing new and integrating new or legacy powerplant control systems

Performing validation of new design solutions

Designing specific testing platforms for our products

Coordinating transversal activities along the team and with engine manufacturers

Analysing qualification and verification documentation to perform a correct system integration

Being part of A/C test campaigns (Labs / Ground) as Design Office support

Professional Development

Developing yourself professionally with continuous training from our experts.

Required Skills

Degree of Aeronautical, Industrial, Telecomms or Computer Engineer

Team working skills and problem-solving mind

Demonstrable experience in the design and development of control systems for complex applications, preferably in the aerospace or defense areas

Demonstrable experience in system testing campaigns





Solid knowledge of SW development, control theory, PLC programming logic, microcontrollers, and communication buses (e.g., ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, AFDX)

Experience on System maintenance (BITE concepts) and dataloading capabilities (ARINC 615A, 665, others)

Experience with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)

Familiarity with aerospace safety and certification standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, CS25, CS23,...)

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English

Others will be much appreciated as well

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

Company Information

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Powerplant and Propulsion

Compliance and Integrity

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.

Equality and Diversity

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.

Other HR Information

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster adaptable working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services.

Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

📌 PwP Control Systems Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Madrid