Junior ISR Systems Architecture

Job Description:

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).

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of our engineering team, your primary responsibilities will include:

• 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

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: While we work with a wide array of technologies, we will value experience in any (or several) of the following domains:

• 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?

• 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.

#MYCYM

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.

Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

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