Job Description:
In order to support Air Power Engineering Mission Systems, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a
Designated Certification Specialist for Mission Support Systems (d/f/m)
Our team is developing IT-based Mission Support Systems for flying platforms, including the Eurofighter, A400M, Eurodrone and Tornado.
As part of Platform Operational Support, you will work in an agile environment, collaborating closely with German Air Force pilots and airworthiness authorities to ensure compliance and safety. You will drive airworthiness activities in partnership with the Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) and work within a self-organizing, international, and multidisciplinary team of system engineers, software developers, testers, and operational advisors.
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.
Our Benefits for You
- Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
- Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
- Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
- Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
- Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Manage and ensure compliance of contracted capabilities according to airworthiness standards in collaboration with the Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE)
- Participate in meetings with airworthiness authorities and internal/external stakeholders
- Support the definition and improvement of development and verification processes
- Provide airworthiness and systems engineering expertise throughout the lifecycle of mission support software projects, including: System concept definition, System design, Requirements engineering, System test & qualification
- Ensure customer satisfaction, technical correctness, and process adherence
- Potential career progression to CVE for Mission Support Systems after 1 year, subject to performance, completion of internal trainings, and assessment by the Head of Airworthiness
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a System Engineer in software systems
- Experience in developing safety-critical software at system and/or software level
- Profound knowledge of software development standards, including:
- DO-178(B/C)
- DO-278(A)
- EF-System and Software Development Standard
- Or equivalent avionic standards
- Strong team player with independent working methods and high quality awareness
- Fluent in German and English (negotiation level)
- Bonus qualifications: Experience with Mission Support Systems (military or civil applications)
Application Requirements:
- Include a cover letter explaining your motivation and suitability for the role.
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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
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