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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Harness/Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing Engineer Spacecraft AIT

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGetafe, Madrid, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic, or Systems Engineering, or a related discipline; a lower qualification may be considered when supported by substantial relevant professional experience.
  • Three to five years of experience in a production environment, preferably involving space products, manufacturing engineering, or electrical/electronic manufacturing and testing processes for the space industry.
  • Good understanding of electrical engineering and systems, with knowledge and experience in manufacturing activities related to electrical harness products.
  • Understanding of manufacturing techniques and aerospace standards such as ECSS, ESCC, and MIL.
  • Ability to prepare and understand clear manufacturing documentation and instructions.
  • Ability to work off-site for undefined periods at short notice when required; the work schedule may vary, occasionally require extended hours, and require flexibility.

Responsibilities

  • Define and optimize manufacturing and integration processes for electrical harness activities, including build processes, work sequences, process flows, lead times, critical paths, skills mapping, resources, industrial means, and production constraints, in accordance with Airbus operational standards.
  • Concur with Engineering during the development phase to ensure design solutions are feasible and compatible with the industrial system, and contribute to defining the as-planned structure with Engineering and the Mechanical Design Office.
  • Prepare and maintain the Manufacturing Dossier and work preparation documentation, including Manufacturing Procedures, Work Orders, Manufacturing Bill of Material, work instructions, data collection documents, electrical test documentation, Material & Processes Selection Lists, and Standard Selection Lists.
  • Provide technical support to Production and AIT teams during shopfloor execution of breadboards, Qualification Models, and Flight Models, fostering regular feedback loops with Production and Quality; support may include customer sites, supplier facilities, or spaceports during launch campaigns.
  • Drive industrial performance and continuous improvement by analyzing manufacturing technologies and capabilities at the Space Spain Plant and extended industrial partners, integrating Quality, PFMEA, and Health & Safety requirements, and contributing to SQCDP panels, schedule reviews, recovery plans, and capability deployment for new products and processes.
  • Contribute to project industrial planning, bids, and investments by providing inputs on industrial planning, costs and schedules, production line balancing, process times, estimated lead times, resource optimization, and CapEx planning, while supporting identification and specification of required industrial assets such as jigs, tools, tooling, and machines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of CATIA Electrical Module, Excel VBA, Google Apps Script, Windchill, SAP, or other ERP systems.
  • Knowledge and experience related to RF and Antennas products.
  • Previous experience supporting Spacecraft AIT activities, Qualification Models, or Flight Models.

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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