Cross Domain Aircraft System Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Getafe AreaFull-timePosted Aug 4, 2026

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for Cross Domain Aircraft System Engineers to join our Cross Domain Systems Engineering Team based in Getafe (Madrid), Spain.
You will be part of a team developing system engineering activities for our Air Power products. As part of Cross Domain System Engineering Team , you will be involved in the entire platform development life-cycle from requirement analysis, system
definition, development up to integration and certification/qualification, aiming at supporting the systems development from transversal disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Managing the corresponding discipline for Cross Domain System Engineering.

  • Being part of a multicultural and multidisciplinary team working in different military programs under our product portfolio.

  • Reinforcing the team in order to ensure the implementation of complex design solutions within different challenging military projects.

  • Covering all the complete development V cycle: from customer/airworthiness requirements capture to aircraft certification, aircraft delivery and in-service aircraft support.

  • The Air Power Business Unit is one of the most successful ones in Airbus Defence & Space.

  • The multidisciplinary/multiprogram team also offers the possibility of collaboration between systems and programs.

PROFILES

In the Cross Domain System Engineering team we are looking for candidates passionate about engineering, who want to make a change of perspective in their career and flexible to
adapt to the most pure technical tasks with capability to manage technical interfaces, stakeholders or supplier management.

The profiles we are looking for are:

  • AIR CONDITIONING AND OXYGEN SYSTEMS ENGINEER: We are looking for two Air Conditioning and Oxygen Systems engineers. This team is responsible for crew support and air systems in Airbus DS. The scope considers pneumatic, airconditioning, ice protection, oxygen and crew escape systems for all militaryplatforms, including new programs. The team is considered as a reference not just internally but externally in the different international program consortiums (e.g. EF, A400M). Additionally air systems are expected to evolve in order to adapt to new aircraft concepts. Therefore, Research and Innovation is one of our core activities.

  • ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS SYSTEM ENGINEER: We are looking for one Electromagnetics Effects System engineer to join a team responsible for the proper application of the Electromagnetic Effects discipline to the Military aircrafts from a system engineering point of view, especially those with mission role and fitted with a significant number of Radiofrequency systems and external radiation and electrical environments. Being in charge of designing and validating the electromagnetic protections for aircraft structures and systems aiming at protecting the aircraft from harmful effects generated by other co-installed systems and external environments.

  • HARDWARE/SOFTWARE ASSURANCE ENGINEER: We are looking for a Hardware/Software Assurance Engineer to define and implement processes that substantiate system compliance with RTCA/DO-254 and/or RTCA/DO-178 standards. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison with Certification Authorities, monitor supplier development, and ensure traceability in complex electronic hardware and software design. Key responsibilities include performing anticipatory reviews to correct design deficiencies and managing documentation milestones. Requirements include an Engineering degree, deep mastery of DO-254/DO-178, and negotiation- level in both English and Spanish.

  • HUMAN FACTORS AND COCKPIT LAYOUT ENGINEER: We are looking for two Human Factors and Cockpit Layout engineers. Human Factors Engineering is responsible for a holistic development of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for all relevant operators workstations within Military Air platforms, e.g. cockpits, flight decks, mission consoles and ground control stations. This includes mainly workstations design (cockpits, flight decks, mission consoles and ground control stations), including the definition of geometry, layout and furnishing, and the application of end-to-end HFE process along systems life cycle from early analysis during concept definitions up to entry into service

These positions require 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 Company’s 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 <JF-PP-PM>

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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 emsom@airbus.com.

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.

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