Airbus UpNext Spain- UAS Flight Autonomy System Engineer (m/f)
// Role Summary
Airbus UpNext is seeking a Flight Autonomy System Engineer to architect and govern the systems engineering and verification framework for their flight autonomy demonstrator. This role involves defining requirements, managing the system architecture, and leading the verification and validation strategy from simulation to flight tests.
// Key Responsibilities
- Architect and uphold systems engineering and verification framework.
- Define and govern system and functional requirements with end-to-end traceability.
- Shape and synchronize system-level Verification and Validation strategy.
- Coordinate testing and analyze flight data, managing anomalies.
- Act as a central link between various engineering teams and flight-test crew.
- Utilize MBSE tools like MATLAB/Simulink for requirements and architecture.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Airbus UpNext is seeking a Flight Autonomy System Engineer (M/F) to join their team in Getafe, Spain. This fixed-term position is integral to the delivery of a flight autonomy demonstrator, with an estimated completion date of December 2028. You will be responsible for architecting and maintaining the systems engineering and verification framework for this cutting-edge project.
Your Mission
Ensure the flight autonomy system is robustly defined, implemented, and verified by establishing the end-to-end "digital thread" that links 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.
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.
What You Get
- Pivotal Role in a Strategic Mission: Play a key part in a project at the forefront of technology development for UAS flight, enabling complex missions.
- Build Something That Lasts: Your work will create high-value assets and learning contributions 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, supported by Airbus's expertise.
- A Great Team and Culture: Be part of a high-achieving, experienced, and fun team in a shared open-space office.
About Us & Values
Airbus UpNext empowers you to think and act like a startup, backed by the robust expertise of Airbus. We embody our core DNA: #Speed of Execution, #Be Audacious, #Be Simple, #Caring for Each Other & #Be Open to the World.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.