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An opportunity for a skilled and proactive Junior ISR Mission Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). We are a high-performing team developing complex, multi-sensor mission suites for major aircraft platforms, focused on maritime surveillance and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).

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.

Responsibilities

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- Support leading Systems Engineering activities in the Mission Systems field

- Analyze customer requirements for its transformation into design solutions.

- Assess innovative technologies and architectures, to deliver independent cost benefit analysis.

- Specify, integrate, qualify, certify and ensure the continued airworthiness of the Mission Systems.

- Support leading the detailed system design process: functional requirements, modelling, subsystem specifications, ICDs.

- Sensor & Subsystem Management of the integration and optimization of specialized sensors (Acoustic, MAD, Radar, etc.)

- System Integration & Lifecycle Management: within a V-shape development framework, covering the full lifecycle from requirements capture to final equipment integration.

- Support leading V&V; activities including product laboratory validation and supporting aircraft ground and flight testing.

- Provide technical guidance and oversight of specialized suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle.





- Support Services and Commercial campaigns in all aspects related to Mission Systems

Skills

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- Educational Background: Degree in Aerospace, Electronic, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering. A Master’s degree is highly preferred.

- Professional Experience: 1-2 years of proven experience in ISR Mission Systems or Avionics within the aerospace or defense sector.

- Technical Knowledge: ASW & Underwater Detection: Acoustic Systems, Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD); Mission Computing & Avionics Integration: high-performance computing platforms, embedded hardware, real-time environments, aeronautical data buses (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet/AFDX) and system-level integration, qualification processes for mission-critical hardware, emerging computing technologies for aerospace applications; Aeronautical Cybersecurity, cyber-Resilience, applied to mission systems and aeronautical networks, standards & compliance following regulatory frameworks such as DO-326A / ED-202A; Maritime & Electronic Surveillance: Radar & Electro-optics, Electronic Warfare & Identification (SIGINT/ELINT/ESM/COMINT), AIS; Tactical Datalinks: Link 16, VMF, or Link 22; Systems Engineering & Integration, full development lifecycle, V&V; process, functional analysis, configuration control,



complex mission architectures; General Airworthiness and Certification process knowledge.

- Language Proficiency: Strong verbal and written skills in both Spanish and English are mandatory. Knowledge of French is highly desirable and will be considered a significant asset.

- Soft skills: High level of proactiveness, assertiveness, and the ability to work effectively under pressure; Exceptional problem-solving skills for complex technical troubleshooting; High level of proactiveness, assertiveness, and the ability to work effectively under pressure; Willingness to interact in international environments with many different people and profiles.

- Mobility: Willingness to travel as needed to support customer discussions, supplier oversight, integration, and flight-testing requirements.

Which Benefits Will You Have as Airbus Employee?

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- 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

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Vehicle Mission & Control

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