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Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Getafe
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, life insurance






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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply!
We are looking forward to know you:
- Education: Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering degree or a related discipline.
- Experience: At least 5 years in system design skills: experience in the design, development, engineering and/or integration of systems for aircraft.
- Technical knowledge: Tactical Communication, Data links, SATCOM, 5G, Connectivity...
- Soft skills: High adaptability to work on new topics, new business and in a networking mode. Team Spirit, good communication skills.
- Languages: Advanced level in English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
- Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year (Apróx. 35 days per year in total).
- Attractive salary.
- Hybrid model of working (40% per quarter) when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
- Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
- Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
- Option to access special rates in products & benefits.
The role
The jobholder will take over the Functional and System Design Responsibilities in the area of Connectivity for new technological projects.
The selected candidate will join the Mission System department (EBSTYM). This department is in charge of avionic system integration in helicopters. However, he/she will be coordinated by Research and Technology department (EBSTR) in order to participate full time in AHE FireFighting24H Project Team.
The mission will consist of system engineering activities and system level integration of the Conectivity functionalities to enable the state-of-the-art challenges of the technological project goals. The tasks will be allocated to the jobholder within the Project as coordinated by EBSTR of the System under its responsibility, interfacing with many contributor systems for the Project. Within the team, the jobholder will act as a technical reference for the functionalities of the Connectivity capabilities and associated technologies.
What you'll do
The main task to be performed are:
- Participate in the system and function definition.
- Gathering and sharing knowledge of the Systems market solutions (current and future)
- Definition of system requirements: CONOPS, functional, mechanical, electrical and logical, Human- Machine Interface definition...
- Interfacing with several departments: architecture, software, project management, quality, procurement... and other project stakeholders throughout the organization.
- Supporting knowledge exchange within Airbus (all divisions)
- undefined
How you'll work
This role may involve some travel for business to Germany and France; as such you must be able to travel accordingly.
Employment Type
Permanent
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Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
Sub-system development
Hiring process
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Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team
Call or short video interview
With Talent Acquisition team
Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.
Technical test, case study or online assessment
Not every role
Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.
Business interviews
With business team and Talent Acquisition team
One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.
Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources
- The process may take several weeks.
- Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.
About Airbus Spain
Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.
In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Founded
- 1970
- Employees
- 100,000–150,000
- Headquarters
- Toulouse, France
- In Spain
- Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Good to know if you are moving
- Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
- The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
- Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
- Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
- Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.
In their own words
About the company & team
Airbus Helicopters España, SA
Additional information
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.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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