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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Data Handling System Engineer

AvionicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
  • Substantial experience in the architecture of data-handling hardware subsystems.
  • In-depth knowledge of space standards such as ECSS and CCSDS.
  • Many years of professional experience in data handling or complex embedded systems.
  • Business-fluent English; German is an advantage for working at the site.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for the Chief Engineer, customers, suppliers, and other disciplines—including software, payload, electrical, mechanical, and thermal—for all onboard data-handling subsystem topics.
  • Conduct trade-off studies and define the data-handling system hardware architecture, including data rates, processor speeds, and electrical interfaces.
  • Create specifications for data-handling equipment, support supplier manufacturing through co-engineering, and lead design boards and acceptance reviews.
  • Define data flows between the platform and payload, including mass storage and cryptographic units, define housekeeping telemetry and telecommand, and create and manage bus-traffic and CPU-load budgets.
  • Create test specifications, support the AIT team with system integration, and support launch and in-orbit test activities onsite or remotely.
  • Manage the subsystem independently for delivery, integration, and verification; support the satellite project on commercial matters using technical expertise and contribute to schedule and cost planning.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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