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Connectivity and Comms Systems Design Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Airbus


Job Location:

Getafe - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a A/C Connectivity and Comms Systems Design Engineer to join our Connectivity & Comms area based in Getafe Madrid.
You will be part of a team developing Tactical Datalinks Radios and Audio and Aircraft Connectivity systems in all Air Power products (such as A400M EF FCAS MRTT
Drones). As part of the Design Office you will be involved in Leading connectivity & Comms architectures (Tactical Datalinks as L-16 Satcom Comms Managers Voice and
Audio IFDL/IVDL) from first concept to final qualification aiming at partnering directly with our customers leading the European Airborne Connectivity and driving the Engineering
Innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • System Design and requirements management

  • Architectures Definition.

  • System functional and interoperability specifications

  • Innovation and Development projects creation and completion

  • Equipment HW and installation requirements specification

  • Equipment interfaces definition

  • Equipment Suppliers activities monitoring technical documentation validation

  • Equipment configuration control

  • Rig and A/C test results analysis problems investigation change proposals

  • Interface and Technical Support in front of Customers Authorities Suppliers and Stakeholders.

  • System Inception from scratch Design qualification verification validation and certification activities including Model Based System Engineering and Modelling.

SKILLS

  • Engineering degree in a technical domain e.g. aeronautics computer science telecommunications engineering or equivalent.

  • 3 years of professional experience

  • Fluency in English and Spanish with French and or German as a nice to have.

  • Collaborative team-first mindset active to new challenges in a multi-national environment.

  • Technical expertise tools frameworks regulations

  • Knowledge on Requirements management tools (DOORS Rhapsody) Model Based System Engineering Agile and DMS will be appreciated

  • Communication Skills

  • This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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 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 Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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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.

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.


Required Experience:

IC