Control System Engineer for UCS of Eurofighter

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space SA

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for a Control System Engineer for UCS of Eurofighter has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe .
The successful applicant will join Engineering Department .

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
The EFA System is comprised of four major Systems:
- Avionics System (AVS)
- Flight Control System (FCS)
- Utilities Control System (UCS)
- Propulsion System (PRP)
All the activities related to UCS are coordinated by the Utilities Joint Team (UJT). This joint team is an international group of people who come from the different Eurofighter Partner Companies (EPCs): Leonardo Company, Airbus D&S (Spain and Germany) and BAE Systems. The UJT is allocated in Leonardo facilities (Corso Marche, Turin, Italy).
The job holder will become part of the UJT and his/her main responsibilities will be the Spanish representative in UJT and will be responsable of:

• Be the Spanish representative in the UJT. Under this role, the job holder will have to ensure fluent communication between the UJT and those Systems Design Responsibles (SDRs) of UCS subsystems allocated in Airbus D&S Spain (i.e. Environmental Control System (ECS)).
• Participate actively in the UJT activities. The task allocation within the UJT will be designed by the UJT team leader, based on the previous experience of the UJT members.
• Participate in the UCS Progress Review (UPR) meetings, if requested by the UJT team leader.
Support the Systems Engineering process, culture, competency and discipline, on day-to-day business activities, enabled by adequate Methods & Tools (M&T) products and services. This support spans all aspects of the system lifecycle.

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.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
• Educated to degree level in Engineering
• Experience as Control System Engineer 3-5 years
• English advanced
• Spanish will be valuable