OverviewYou contribute to a cross-divisional project shaping autonomous flight for UAS.

In Getafe, you lead preliminary design and integration work on experimental platforms, tackling multi-system interfaces and rapid prototyping.

You collaborate with engineering teams to ensure airworthiness, structural integrity, and SWaP-C optimization for test missions.

This role offers hands-on influence on cutting-edge flight test programs and sensor payload integration.

You will work in a fast-paced R&D; environment with a strong emphasis on practical, robust solutions.

ResponsabilidadesLead preliminary mechanical, structural, and electrical design for UAS prototypes and modular payload enclosures

Define and manage ICDs for attachments, power, thermal, and data interconnects between sensors and flight test platforms

Conduct platform integration studies to adapt systems into diverse flight assets, ensuring balance and minimal aeromechanical impact

Accelerate iterations with rapid manufacturing, 3D printing, CNC fabrication, and wire harness integration

Oversee ground integration, fit-checks, and thermal/EMI risk reduction prior to flight trials

Coordinate with structural, system safety,



and airworthiness teams to establish permit-to-fly documentation and safe-for-flight criteria

Balance payload requirements with airframe boundaries, optimizing SWaP-C across variants

Requisitos principales5+ years in aerospace mechanical design, physical systems integration, or rapid prototyping

Proven ability to develop multi-disciplinary ICDs and integrate airborne equipment

Proficiency in 3D CAD (CATIA V5/3DX, SolidWorks) for preliminary packaging and assemblies

Understanding of weight and balance, load paths, thermal dissipation, and basic aerodynamics for external modifications

Hands-on prototyping: additive manufacturing, tooling, and harness assembly

Familiarity with modification design principles, DO-160 environmental qualification, and experimental flight permits (EASA/national authorities)

Systems thinking with pragmatic approach in fast-paced R&D;

Fluent English (C1) and Spanish

Willingness to travel nationally and to Europe for flight testing collaborative mindset systems thinking pragmatic and decisive technical judgment

3D CAD (CATIA V5/3DX, SolidWorks)

multi-disciplinary ICD development rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing

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