A

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Navigation System Architect

Flight Dynamics & GNCConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMadrid, SpainNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have an Engineering degree from a university or engineering school.
  • Have working experience in navigation systems (ATA 34), such as GPS or IRS.
  • Have knowledge of precise positioning algorithms, such as hybridization or sensor fusion.
  • Have knowledge of aircraft navigation architectures and contributing systems, including ADIRS, MMR, and FMS.
  • Have a strong interest in functional architecture, emerging technologies, and user needs.
  • Have knowledge of aeronautical system and equipment design processes and standards, including ABD0100, ABD0200, ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178, and DO-254.
  • Be fluent in English.
  • Have synthesis skills and strong technical writing abilities.
  • Demonstrate leadership, a collaborative approach, interpersonal skills, proactivity, and autonomy.
  • Maintain awareness of potential compliance risks and act with integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a multi-system navigation function designer for ongoing development of major projects and future systems.
  • Coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary network internally within Airbus, including Systems Design Office and In-Service Support, and externally with suppliers.
  • Define and improve existing and future navigation architectures to ensure resilience against current threats such as jamming and spoofing, and future risks, while taking operational needs into account.

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in System Design and Safety.

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

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Airbus

See more jobs