Flight Control System (FCS) / Flight Management System (FMS) Hardware Architect & Equipment Design Responsible

Job Description:

Are you ready to dive into the world of aerospace while taking our flying weapon systems to the next level?

At Airbus Defence and Space in Manching (Ingolstadt), we are looking for a

Flight Control System (FCS) / Flight Management System (FMS) Hardware Architect & Equipment Design Responsible (d/f/m)

Your mission

​The position offers a multitude of activities incl. equipment responsibility, D3Q (Design, Development, Demonstration and Qualification) activities with special focus to HW architecture and design in accordance with DO-254 as well as technical management of suppliers for various Weapon Systems e.g. Eurofighter, FCAS (Future Combat Air System) incl. RC (Remote Carrier) and Eurodrone.

You will be part of a dynamic international team and will be in direct contact with our customers and suppliers. Particular activities can also be agreed to be carried out within the framework of "mobile work".

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given special consideration.

Your benefits

• Your space, your vibe: whether hybrid working or office - you decide where you are most productive, within the framework of our company agreement (Betriebsvereinbarung)

• Flexibility according to your rhythm: Fixed working hours were yesterday. You decide when you perform best within the framework of our company agreement (Betriebsvereinbarung)

• Your knowledge, your power: Learn continuously and stay at the forefront thanks to our training opportunities

• Time to relax: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation with room to grow

• Earnings that show: In addition to attractive compensation, you can also expect special payments

• Let's Connect: Employee events for strong cohesion and networking

• Enjoyment included: A canteen and cafeteria await you in Manching

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Responsibility for FCS and FMS Equipment Design within various Weapon Systems e.g. Eurofighter, FCAS and Eurodrone and future adventures.

• Management of statutory, functional, performance, system and technical requirements from higher level architecture and specifications (internal and external), and allocation to the corresponding equipment with focus on HW (analog and digital) reflecting DO-254.

• Generation and maintenance of the technical contract documents (Equipment specifications (PTS), Data Requirement List, Equipment Engineering Design, Requirement Documents, FRD, and Equipment Interface Control Document).

• Coordination and ensure compliance of Equipment D3Q (incl. development in accordance with hardware standard DO-254 and other applicable standards), Obsolescence and Re-Design.

• Technical management of supplier including: selection process, D3Q activities, milestone management, Stage of Involvement Reviews (SOIs) with certification agencies, validation and acceptance of deliverable items, DDPs, limitations and deviations and control of supplier and program plans.

• Responsible for compliance to technical contract documents, equipment change management and build standard management.

• Support stakeholder requests concerning Equipment queries, defects and problem investigations.

• Support Equipment Integration Testing

• Liaison and coordination with other disciplines, Airbus internal departments (EMC, RM&T, ILS, QA ...) and the customer (incl.  Airworthiness /Certification authorities).

Desired skills and qualifications

• Study Hero: University (Master) degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

• At least 5 years of professional experience

• Knowledge and practical expertise with airborne equipment regarding:

  • Very good: Qualification & Certification, Safety, Airworthiness, Reliability and Maintainability

  • Very Good: Hardware DAL A development (DO-254 and ARP4754A, AMC 20-152A)

  • Very good: Robust and certifiable hardware design according to DO-160, MIL-STD-810

  • Good: Software DAL A development (DO-178C)

• Tech Insider: Knowledge and experience in hardware design of ASICs / FPGAs / PLDs as well as hardware design verification including review of schematics and layout of PCBs

Champions League

• Detailed knowledge and practical expertise of airborne equipment and electronic hardware development according to DO-254 (DAL A), ARP4754A and AMC 20-152A

• Knowledge of hardware design language(s) preferred VHDL or equivalent for FPGA and ASIC, PCB hardware design and verification

• Knowledge and experience of analogue hardware design e.g. for actuation control

• Detailed Knowledge and experience in environmental, robust and certifiable hardware design according to DO-160, MIL-STD-810 in order to ensure supplier hardware design is certifiable

• Detailed knowledge and practical experience in equipment and hardware certification

• Experience in requirements engineering and requirements tools with DOORs or similar

• Experience in technical supplier management

• Knowledge in digital computing as well as analytical and signal processing skills

• Coordination of suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Knowledge about the Eurofighter, FCAS, Eurodrone and other Weapon Systems are welcome

• Team player and international driver: Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative manner within an international team, including the ability to coordinate and to influence people.

• The willingness to travel on business is required

• Language Champion: business-fluent English and German

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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 GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Vehicle Mission & Control <JF-EN-EU>

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