Future Projects Engineer

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Future Projects Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). As a member of the Future Projects Platform Systems, the component will be responsible of performing Technical Studies at system Level for Future Projects, Derivative concepts of existing programs and Commercial Campaigns. As Future Projects Platform System Engineer he/she will have close relation with the Chief Engineering Offices, Research and Development, Research and Technology, Programmes, Customers, Systems Suppliers, Strategy and Marketing functions in addition to the different Centres of Competence within the Engineering function. As a member of the Future Projects Platform System he/she will develop his/her career in a multiprogram environment with tasks related to Medium & Light, A400M, Combat, Tankers and UAV programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure interface & integration of Engineering activities in support to the preparation of the Airbus product policy.

• Lead and/or Support & perform analysis of competitor’s products, at Aircraft and/or Vehicle & Components level, for the benefit of Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Engineering and Technology functions.

• Lead and/or support the intelligence activities within Engineering.

• Define the top level technical objectives and requirements up to MG3 allowing a robust launch of a new or incremental programme.

• Manage and lead all activities required to meet overall vehicle design and major constituents’ integration needs up to MG2 for new programmes.

• Perform trade-off analysis in order to select the best overall vehicle and system architecture fulfilling system/product requirements.

• Explore technical, manufacturing & operational aspects of innovative Aircraft and/or Vehicle configuration; this includes the capability to assess value & cost benefit (from both Aircraft and/or Vehicle manufacturer and operator perspectives).

• Define component design targets for best overall vehicle value and monitor and challenge their achievement with the CoCs.

• Define, prioritize and conduct research projects to adapt and develop technologies and competencies towards enhanced overall vehicle design and integrated constituents.

• Develop knowledge and propose directions on environmental aspects.

SKILLS

As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate some of the following skills:

• Candidates must ideally have 5-10 years of experience within Engineering, preferable in Systems Engineering.

• Aeronautical Engineering degree. (Preferable)

• Good knowledge of Platform Systems.

• Good level of English language.

• Ability to work with uncertainty, flexibility and scarcity of information.

• Team working skills and a pro-active approach to solve problems

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

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.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture

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