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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Albacete
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- English
- Required
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, life insurance




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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
Nice to have
- Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and languages (e.g. ArchiMate)
- First experience as solution architect in a project or in a team
- Ideally, knowledge around one or more Scientific Computing concepts:
- HPC cluster architectures
- Server solutions (Linux / Windows, Virtual / Physical)
- Middlewares, Containerization, API platforms
- Job scheduling concepts and solutions (such as LSF or Slurm)
- High-speed interconnect (e.g. Infiniband), High Performance Storage (e.g. Panasas)
- HPC applications (e.g. solvers for CFD)
- Virtual Desktop solutions
- Network storage
- Network flows & firewall rules
- Authentication mechanisms (Active Directory, NIS)
- Scripting and software development languages (Python, Java, Bash, etc)
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: we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
- 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
An opportunity for a Solution Architect for Scientific Computing has arisen within Airbus Helicopters (Albacete, Spain).
WHY JOIN US?
📍 LIFE IN ALBACETE: QUALITY & CONVENIENCE - Forget long commutes. Albacete offers you the great advantage of a "15-minute city": safe, accessible, comfortable and perfectly connected. Enjoy a premium standard of living at a competitive cost, ensuring you have the perfect balance between your career and your personal life.
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✨THE PROJECT: SHAPING THE FUTURE - Welcome to the Digital Campus, a pioneering ecosystem dedicated to industrial digitalization and innovation. This is more than just a workplace; it is a technological hub where we define the future of flight.
Bring your ideas to a dynamic, modern ecosystem and help us build the next generation of aerospace solutions.
DESCRIPTION
You will be part of a team in the E2E development domain, which delivers digital solutions for the entire end-to-end development process of our helicopters. As part of the PSL Scientific Computing, you will contribute to providing over 400 simulation engineers with a High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, pre- and post-processing means, predictive applications, data management and other solutions in the simulation toolchain.
The Solution Architect for Scientific Computing is accountable for planning, designing and integrating IT solutions including hardware, software and services for simulation activities in Airbus Helicopters. In this role you will be responsible for the creation of Architecture deliverables (dossiers, diagrams and presentations) and proposals for technical solutions in projects and in maintenance. The solution landscape covers a wide range of topics such as CPU and GPU computation clusters, workload management & scheduling, virtualization, containerization, automation, AI, software toolchains, data management, cybersecurity, etc. The objective is to deliver the global design in line with the Enterprise Architecture standards and to secure the integration of solutions across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectives. This role works in conjunction with all other team members as well as representatives from business and Digital in Airbus Group.
YOUR CHALLENGES
- Align architecture strategy with business goals and long-term IT planning.
- Contribute to the full project/product lifecycle: research, design, development, testing, implementation, and support.
- Collaborate with architects, analysts, and developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Define models and solution patterns to guide technical decisions.
- Design the technical and functional components for new solutions.
- Participate in business process improvements, change management, and technology enablement from an architecture perspective.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including users, Digital teams, vendors, and management.
Must have
- Good knowledge of general IT concepts and technologies
- Strong interest in complex technical environments (hardware, middleware, applications)
- Capacity to understand and capture business needs and to translate them into IT solutions
- Willingness to rapidly learn a wide range of concepts and technologies linked to Scientific Computing and Digital in Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Group
- Ability to work highly autonomous and to drive a topic from the idea to the final solution
- Good communication skills allowing to exchange with many different stakeholders (business, management, other IT experts and architects)
- Fluent in English (business & technical), with a collaborative spirit and strong customer orientation
Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 🚁
Since this position is managed transnationally, please submit your documents (CV and/or cover letter) in English.
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 Helicopters España, SA
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Digital
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.
Hiring process
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Call or short video interview
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Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.
Technical test, case study or online assessment
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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.
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