Airbus UpNext Spain- UAS Flight Autonomy System Engineer (m/f)

Job Description:

The UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) Flight Autonomy System Engineer (M/F) position is within Airbus UpNext Spain, based in Getafe, starting ASAP. It consists of a limited contract linked to the delivery of the flight autonomy demonstrator, with an estimated completion date at the end of December 2028.

Airbus UpNext is seeking a Flight Autonomy System Engineer to architect and uphold the systems engineering and verification framework for our flight autonomy demonstrator.

In this capacity, you will spearhead the definition and governance of system and functional requirements, ensuring their robust allocation to the architecture and maintaining rigorous end-to-end traceability from implementation through to final verification.

You will also be responsible for shaping and synchronizing the system-level Verification and Validation strategy, spanning across simulation, laboratory benches, ground campaigns, and flight-test operations.

If you enjoy weaving the digital thread of complex autonomy, obsessing over the traceability of every system requirement, and proving that your models don't just work on screen but thrive in the chaos of flight-test, this may be your boarding gate.

Your Mission

You will ensure our flight autonomy system is robustly defined, implemented, and verified. You'll establish the end-to-end "digital thread" linking operational concepts, requirements, architecture, code, and flight-test evidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements & Traceability: Lead the generation and decomposition of clear, testable system requirements using MBSE tools (e.g., Simulink Requirements). Maintain rigorous end-to-end traceability from concept to flight-test evidence.

• MBSE Architecture: Develop and maintain functional, logical, and physical architectures using MATLAB System Composer. Ensure consistency across software baselines, ICDs, and hardware interfaces.

• V&V Strategy & Execution: Define the system-level Verification & Validation strategy. Allocate testing methods across MIL, SIL, PIL, HIL, ground, and flight-test operations.

• Testing & Data Analysis: Coordinate requirements-based testing. Lead post-test assessments of recorded flight data, managing anomalies and compliance matrices.

• Cross-Team Coordination: Act as the central link between systems engineering, software development, safety, hardware integration, and the flight-test crew.

Your boarding pass

What you bring:

• Aerospace Pedigree: Strong background in systems engineering, integration, or V&V within aerospace, UAS, avionics, or autonomous systems.

• MBSE Toolkit: Deep familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink tools (System Composer, Simulink Requirements, Simulink Test/Coverage) or equivalents (DOORS, Polarion, Cameo).

• Testing Savvy: Hands-on experience with SIL/HIL environments and translating operational scenarios into ground/flight-test procedures.

• Tech & Standards: Understanding of embedded systems, interfaces (ROS2/DDS), scripting (MATLAB/Python), and safety/development standards (ARP4754A, DO-178C).

• The Mindset: A holistic "big-picture" thinker who thrives in fast-paced, agile environments. You value transparency, humility, and have a healthy impatience for driving progress.

• Willingness to have fun

What you get:

• Pivotal Role in a Strategic Mission and develop Critical Competences: play a key part in a project at the forefront of the development of technology to enable UAS flight and open the way for complex missions.

• Build Something that last: Your work will create high-value assets ? and learning contribution for Airbus’s future.

• Work on the Edge of Technology: Explore disruptive technologies at their limits.

• Agile and Empowering Environment: Thrive in a work culture that empowers you to act and think like a start-up while being supported by the strong expertise of Airbus. ?? We value an eagerness to take initiative and propose efficient ways of working.

• A Great Team and Culture: Be part of a high-achieving, experienced and fun team in a shared open-space office with highly skilled colleagues. We are guided by the “Care for Each Other” value.

• The responsibilities and the technical scope of the job might evolve according to the agile working environment of the project, so being flexible is important.

• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy the ability to craft your calendar ?️ with flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely, alongside regular UpNext community bonding events. And yes, we have complimentary freshly ground coffee ☕ and beverages ?

About Us & Values

Airbus UpNext empowers you to think and act like a startup, backed by the robust expertise of Airbus. In this role, you will embody our core DNA:

• #Speed of Execution: Moving fast, prioritizing fast experimentation and agility over paperwork.

• #Be Audacious: Welcoming challenges; constantly striving to push boundaries.

• #Be Simple: Finding the most efficient, pragmatic path to success.

• #Caring for Each Other & #Be Open to the World: Building a trustful team and expanding global partnerships.

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 UpNext S.L.

Employment Type:

Fixed term

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Flight & Space Physics

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