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Operational Radar Engineer

Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Getafe
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
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:

Educated to degree level in Engineering (RF/Telecommunication/Aeronautical/Electrical).

Experience and knowledge in Avionics Systems:

Requirements, Specification, Certification and/or Qualification on Avionics Systems mainly focused on Airborne Sensors, especially those related to Radio Frequency or Electronics Warfare.

AVS Rig experience with regards to Operational Capabilities evaluation and validation: Airborne sensors (RADAR, IFF, FLIR), Defensive Aids systems (DASS), Datalinks, Electronics Warfare, Armament, Sensor Fusion and HMI Data.

  • Experience on Radar related technologies will be highly desirable.
  • Knowledge on Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar technologies will be highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of Operational Data Impact on Avionics Weapon Systems at different levels of integration will be highly desirable.

Operational knowledge:

Experience in defining a set of data for Operational Flight Test; this involves every type of data: platform, mission and weapon data.

Experience on customer operations with military aircraft, i.e. deployments, missions, military briefing/debriefing.

Experience in writing technical documentation (e.g. reports)

Cooperative, self-empowered and independent ways of working.

Good communication skills and openness for personal development and feedback.

SW development experience and IA technology awareness will also be valuable.

lT literate (MS Office applications, database tool management is desirable).

Fluent written and spoken English.

Availability to travel.

HPS NATO (Secret) and National clearance up to date.

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.
  • Attractive salary.
  • Hybrid model of working when possible.
  • 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.

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.

The role

A vacancy for an Eurofighter Radar and Electronic Warfare Operational Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space.

The successful applicant will join CLAEX Systems Analysis team, specifically the ESAOGEL Technical Assistance group.

The team works within customer facilities at CLAEX (Logistic Centre for Armament and Experimentation) located at Torrejón de Ardoz Air Base. The work interacts with the customer in a daily basis and also with national and international stakeholders. As team member you will work with highly complex systems and challenging environments.

What you'll do

The job comprises several activities depending on the customer needs: Technical Assistance to Programme Office, Technical Documentation review and preparation, Operational Data Analysis and Preparation, Operational Performance specification and evaluation and Future Needs and Upgrades awareness.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will be to support the ESAOGEL, the Operational Data Squadron at CLAEX (Logistics Center of Armament and Experimentation of the SAF, Spanish Air Force). This includes the following activities:

Provide direct contribution, guidance and technical support on every adoption stage for radar related systems under ESAOGEL responsibility.

Operational Data definition and evaluation for SAF Radar related Capabilities: SW, rigs and Flight Test.

Support SAF on national and international Exercises if required.

You will be supporting the ESAOGEL Radar Equipment team, which is a joint team comprising of Airbus and Customer representatives as well as supporting other System equipment engineering tasks within our team.

In particular:

• Support the Mk1 Radar Equipment evolution and evaluation activities once the ESCAN is operated in the SAF EF Fleet.

• Analysis of supplier documentation.

• Identify and support the development or acquisition of resources for Radar operation activities: specification, oversight and adoption.

• Liaison with and coordination of other stakeholders.

• Support to customer on radar related engineering activities.

• Support to technical inquiries and reviews translated to the suppliers.

• Business trips to support meetings at the supplier's facilities or the evaluation campaigns.

• 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.

The willingness to travel on business (mainly domestic) is assumed.

How you'll work

Permanent

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Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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
Website
airbus.com

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 Defence and Space SAU

Additional information

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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.

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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