Navigation System Architect
Design multi-system navigation functions for major aerospace projects. You will define architectures to ensure resilience against threats like jamming and spoofing. The role is based in Madrid.
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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.
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.
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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.
An opportunity for a Digital Customer Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
The department is in charge of framing and delivering digital tools and processes for aeronautical operations of our customer's fleet.
The team spreads across several countries, including customer's locations and Getafe, and embraces several nationalities and profiles, such as engineers with a background in airworthiness, MRO, digital solutions, etc.
The jobholder will reinforce the team constellation by focusing on new solutions and new customers, understanding the current operation and its potential improvements, targeting transport programs such as A400M and MRTT.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand and manage the particular needs of the digital flow of the A/C configuration and maintenance data between different systems, including customer's, to ensure the fidelity of the digital and physical A/C, as well as enable smooth and secure data sharing.
Support and develop customer and Industry needs by understanding the information processes and IS/IT Systems involved in the A400M/MRTT/Eurodrone/Eurofighter Maintenance to lead different related projects in the frame of system evolution and in service support. Typical systems, so called Ground Support Devices, would be: MDS, MOSS, Smartforce Products, PMT, IETPX
Contribute to the integration of the mentioned IS/IT systems with the growing new tools under Smart Force portfolio.
Provide inputs to develop new services based in the digital tools evolution and customer´s needs evolution.
Engage the projects with Support Continued Airworthiness ( Part 145 and Part M compliance) and information security requisites where applicable.
The job deliverables and integration targets will be focused not only on leading the different involved technical teams but also the planning and monitoring of the project schedule, costs, risks identification and stakeholders engagement including customers, Program Office and other Systems Engineering and Support Offices.
The jobholder should search for a good understanding of the customer operation and pain points, with special focus on the aircraft operation and associated information flows, regulatory compliance, including security and commercial agreements, impacts on fleet availability, efectiveness and efficiency.
The jobholer will be key in the transition and evolution of the operational enviroment of the customer, trying to maximize the involvement of Airbus and its products in the strategic choices of the customer.
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:
Education: Aeronautical or Industrial (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy) Engineering degree or a related discipline.
Experience: Ideally 4 years or more in aeronautical operations or maintenance, with a focus on digital applications and data flows.
Soft skills: High adaptability to work on new topics, new business and in a networking mode.
Languages: Professional competence in English, while other languages such as French or Spanish would be appreciated.
Technical knowledge: airworthiness, maintenance software, customer relations, information management
Valuable / Nice to have: experience in an airline/aircraft manufacturer/MRO would be a plus, as well as a link with applications and data flows. A master's degree in business strategy, AI-analytics, aerospace or other similar fields would be positively valued.
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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.
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