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Space Systems Electrical System Architect

Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 19 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Work mode
Hybrid, Getafe
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance

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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, 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.

  • 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 a Space Systems Electrical Architect has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Madrid (Getafe). The successful applicant will join the Electrical Systems Engineering Departmen.

The Electrical Architect will contribute to specifying, decomposing, developing and integrating electrical and electronic systems and sub-systems for satellite platforms and payloads (including active antennas), and for applications including Telecommunications, Earth Observation, Science and Navigation. He/she will work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team and will contribute to the on-cost, on-time and on-quality product delivery to customer.

What you'll do

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Under the coordination of the System Engineering Manager, manage all technical aspects related to electrical sub-systems and equipment, including electrical power and Data Handling sub-systems.

  • Perform an electrical system architecture breakdown, define technical requirements for the composing equipment, elaborate and maintain requirement specifications for on-board sub-systems and equipment.

  • Define system verification and validation strategy, prepare system test specifications and maintain the verification control documentation.

  • Manage the detailed electrical aspects, such as electrical interfaces, harness, power budget, power distribution, grounding and EMC.

  • Support the Procurement Team in performing the technical follow-up of the subcontracted equipment development, including their embedded HW/SW sub-developments (FPGA, ASIC, SW), and in the assessment of technical risks and RFD/RFW.

  • Support the AIT Team in the definition and technical follow-up of the required test systems, in the preparation of system integration and test activities, and in the review of test reports, with especial focus on electrical power, thermal and EMC tests.

  • Support the Quality Team in the investigation of anomalies and non-conformances, providing technical support in NRBs.

  • Elaborate technical documentation, deliver technical presentations, and contribute to technical proposals.

  • Support the project technical reviews (including electrical schematics and analysis), and conduct and lead the technical reviews to equipment suppliers.

  • Work in close collaboration with other engineering disciplines (e.g. thermal, mechanical, harness) involved in the system development throughout the whole lifecycle.

  • In case of need, detailed design of specific electronic circuits.

SKILLS

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

  • Educated to degree level in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

  • Proven experience (> 5 years) required in:

    • Space system projects

    • Requirements management

    • Subcontractor technical management

    • Satellite electrical sub-systems and equipment

    • Electronics design and EMC engineering in accordance to ESA standards (ECSSs)

    • Electronics Analysis (Failure Modes and Effects, Parts Stress, Worst Case, Safety, Hazard) in accordance to ESA standards (ECSSs)

  • English advanced level.

  • Spanish advanced level.

  • Will be appreciated:

Experience with Altium design tools and programming in Python will be a plus.

Employment Type

Permanent

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Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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

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.

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