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Hardware Design Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 5 Nov)

Airbus Spain

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Intermediate
English
Required
Education
Master's degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

  • Educated to Master degree level (or equivalent) in engineering or science discipline.
  • Proven experience in the development of any of the following functions: Power, Analog or Digital electronics.
  • Proven experience using advanced laboratory instrumentation.
  • Good knowledge of design methodologies for space application and tools (Mentor, LTSPice, Matlab, SIMetrix-SIMPLIS).
  • Sound mathematical basis for its application to the electronic design analysis.
  • English and Spanish must be at least mid-level, both written and spoken.
  • Good communication and reporting skills.
  • Strong team working and cooperation spirit.
  • Independent and accurate way of working.

Nice to have

  • Digital mindset (automation of tasks, scripting, use of digital design tools and simulators).
  • Knowledge of space environment constraints.
  • To be familiar with Agile methodologies.
  • For Candidates with skills on Power & Analog electronics: experience on designs using digital control techniques.
  • For Candidates with skills on Digital electronics: experience on designs based on hardware-software interfaces.
  • Fast prototyping techniques.
  • Happy to learn and teach others.

Feel like you can't tick some boxes above? If you have most of the skills and experience that we're looking for and are willing to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply!

The role

Several positions of Hardware Design Engineer are now open in Airbus CRISA (Airbus Defense & Space) in Tres Cantos (Madrid area) for different Space business: Launchers, Earth Exploration (Copernicus), Space Exploration (Artemis), Commercial (Telecommunications Satellites). This is an opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic Technical Team focused on:

  • Shape the future based on innovation of our products, new technologies and way of working,
  • State of the art product consolidation,
  • Continuous Performance improvement.

Definitely, we are moved by our passion to make it fly!

In accordance with the proven Candidate skills, she/he will be part of Power, Analog or Digital team and will report/be supported by the relevant Skill Manager.

Functionally, the Candidate is also part of the Project, with the main mission of developing/designing electronic units for flight and ground equipment to achieve the unit delivery in accordance with project schedule, cost and quality requirements. In a day-to-day basis, she/he will report to Project Manager.

Within each project, the tasks are coordinated by a Technical Responsible in charge of direct reporting to the Project Manager.

The Engineer's tasks comprise the complete development of an electronic equipment: from the analysis of the requirements to the final delivery of the flight model once accepted. The successful applicant will be in charge of the following tasks:

What you'll do

  • Support to the Technical and Test Managers for the analysis of project requirements.
  • Architecture analysis at electronic function or module level.
  • Detailed electronics design based on electrical simulations at function level.
  • Assure of the robustness of the design by means of: part stress analysis, worst case analysis, failure modes and criticality analysis, power budget analysis and Double Insulation requirements compliance.
  • In case of fligth design, to support to Radiation Team to assure the design robustness within the radiation space environment including Single Events Effects (SEE).
  • Documentation of the design.
  • Laboratory and prototype testing.
  • Assure the mechanical and thermal design robustness by supporting the Packaging Team.
  • Support to PCB CAD team during the design of the PCB by the reviewing of the PCB layout.
  • Board test procedures definition.
  • Support to the Technical Manager in the main project reviews (Requirement Review, Preliminary and Architecture Review, Critical Design Review...)
  • Characterization of the design.
  • Support to Test Team for the acceptance of flight equipment, ensuring a close monitoring of any change, evolution or discrepancy from the agreed baseline in the characterization phase.
  • Support to the Technical Manager in the resolution of boards NCRs (Non-conformance) raised during qualification or acceptance test campaign.

How you'll work

Contract Type: Permanent

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

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

Company: Computadoras, Redes e Ingeniería, SA

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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.

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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.

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