Airbus UpNext Spain UAS Simulation & Virtual Engineering Lead (mf)

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Location: Getafe (Madrid) Spain

Duration of the Contract: Limited contract linked to the deliverable of the demonstrator ( end of December 2028) starting ASAP.

At Airbus UpNext we fly future technologies at speed. We arent interested in the status quo; were building a new demonstrator that will enable safe autonomous UAS operations in the worlds most challenging environments.

Your mission To build the Matrix for our aircraft. You will define and lead the Simulation and Virtual Engineering ecosystem creating high-fidelity distributed environments where autonomy functions are born tested and perfected long before they ever touch the runway.

Your Mission: The Master of Virtual Realities

As the Simulation & Virtual Engineering Lead you are the architect of digital continuity. You will bridge the gap between abstract models and real-time flight data ensuring that our virtual testing is so accurate that flight tests become a mere formality.

What Youll Own:

• Distributed Virtual Engineering: Youll design a scalable simulation ecosystem (SIL HIL Hybrid) where simulators and real hardware operate in perfect harmony using standards like HLA DDS or ARINC 610.

• LVC (Live Virtual Constructive): Youll lead the charge in combining real systems with high-fidelity constructive entities allowing crewed and uncrewed assets to interact in complex mission scenarios.

• Model-Based Mastery: Utilizing Simulink youll ensure a seamless flow from system design to auto-generated embedded codemaintaining total digital continuity.

• The Digital Twin Backbone: Oversee the development of high-fidelity models for flight dynamics propulsion and sensors ensuring they behave exactly like their physical counterparts.

• Observability & Insight: Youll build the Dashboard of Truth integrating telemetry and onboard data streams using tools like Grafana and InfluxDB to provide real-time visibility into system behavior.

• CI/CD Simulation Toolchain: Own the infrastructure that orchestrates massive simulation workloads ensuring every line of code is automatically validated across MIL SIL and PIL environments.

Your Boarding Pass

• The Simulation Architect: Deep expertise in distributed frameworks and real-time simulation architectures.

• Model-Based Pro: Expert-level experience with Simulink and auto-code generation for embedded systems.

• Systems Thinker: Proven ability to model complex physical systems (GNC actuators sensors) and integrate them into RTOS-based environments.

• Network Savvy: Solid knowledge of IP networking synchronization and latency management across interconnected systems.

• Leadership & Vision: A background in leading multidisciplinary teams and translating high-level objectives into a concrete technical roadmap.

• The UpNext Mindset: An impatience for results a healthy skepticism for slow progress and a burning desire to attain goals rapidly in an agile environment.

Why Join the UpNext Crew

• Frontier Technology: Work at the absolute edge of UAS autonomy and simulation-driven V&V strategy.

• Legacy Assets: Your virtual environments will become high-value assets that shape how Airbus designs and certifies aircraft for years to come.

• Startup Soul Global Muscle: Benefit from the fast-paced test-and-fail-fast culture of a startup backed by the legendary expertise of Airbus.

• Elite Culture: Join a high-achieving fun-loving team in Getafe that lives by the Care for Each Other value.

• Work-Life Harmony: Design your own calendar with flexible hours and remote work options.

• The Fuel: Stay sharp with complimentary freshly ground coffee premium beverages and regular community bonding events.

In our agile world the technical scope will evolve as the demonstrator takes shape. We need a leader who is ready to step out of their comfort zone take initiative and have fun while disrupting an industry.

Ready to build the virtual future of flight Apply now.

About us

Founded in 2017 Airbus UpNext focuses on flying future technologies at speeds well beyond what seems feasible doing so it is actively shaping the future of the aerospace industry.

Designed as a talent incubator Airbus UpNext is a place where you can act and think like a startup while building on the strong expertise of Airbus a place where you are empowered to test & challenge new processes and ways of working.

Airbus UpNexts demonstrators evaluate mature and validate potential new products and services that encompass radical technological breakthroughs. It has three flagships locations in France Germany and Spain to rapidly develop and test future technologies in scaled applications.

Our mission is:

• To identify the trends that could disrupt the future of the aerospace industry and evaluate them to demonstrate their potential as a viable product.

• To accelerate traditional research cycles and prototype development to achieve proof of concept in a real environment and at a convincing scale and speed.

• To develop real-world applications for emerging aerospace technologies thereby driving their maturity and increasing their value.

• To be THE reference for Technology Value Assessment
  

Our Values: #Be Simple #Be Audacious #Be Open #Speed of Execution #Caring for Each Other

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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