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We are looking for passionate individuals to join a cross-divisional project that will shape the future of autonomous flight for UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) and enable 24/7 mission capabilities in the most challenging operational conditions.\nThe position is functionally attached to the Head of Engineering Spain and reports operationally to the Research and Innovation Leader in Spain..\nYour working environment:\nYou will be based in Getafe, Airbus’s third-largest site globally where all three divisions converge. Madrid offers an unparalleled lifestyle for those looking to balance a high-impact career with a vibrant cultural scene. You will collaborate closely with various Engineering departments within Airbus Helicopters and the Helicopter Programs.\nYour challenges:\nPreliminary Prototype & Modification Design: Lead the preliminary mechanical, structural, and electrical design for experimental UAS prototypes, specialized mounting provisions, and modular airborne payload enclosures.\n Multi-System Interface Definition: Define, document, and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs)-encompassing mechanical attachments, electrical power distribution, thermal dissipation, and high-speed data interconnects-between novel sensors (cameras, LiDAR, radar), AI processing units, and flight test platforms.\n Platform Integration Studies: Conduct preliminary engineering studies to adapt and integrate experimental mission systems into diverse flight test assets (uncrewed platforms and crewed aircraft), ensuring structural integrity, mass balance, and minimal aeromechanical impact.\n Rapid Prototyping & Fabrication: Accelerate iteration cycles by leveraging rapid manufacturing techniques, additive manufacturing (3D printing), precision CNC fabrication, and custom wire harness integration.\nGround Integration & Functional Verification: Supervise physical fit-checks, mechanical installation, electrical bench integration, and thermal/EMI risk reduction prior to experimental flight trials.\nAirworthiness & Design Office Alignment: Coordinate closely with structural, system safety, and airworthiness specialists to establish permit-to-fly documentation and safe-for-flight release criteria for experimental trial modifications.\n Trade-Offs & SWaP-C Optimization: Reconcile payload operational requirements with airframe physical boundaries, actively optimizing Size, Weight, Power, and Cooling (SWaP-C) constraints across prototype variants.\nYour profile:\nEducation: Degree or Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering. Specialization in Aerospace Vehicle Design or Mechatronic Prototyping is highly valued.\nProfessional Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in aerospace mechanical design, physical systems integration, or rapid prototyping within an aerospace OEM, flight test unit, or agile robotics company.\n Physical & Electrical Systems Integration: Proven track record of developing multi-disciplinary ICDs and integrating complex airborne equipment (electro-optical payloads, computing modules, power distribution units).\n CAD & Preliminary Design Mastery: Proficiency in 3D CAD platforms (e.g., CATIA V5/3DX, SolidWorks) for preliminary structural packaging, bracketry, aerodynamic fairings, and structural assemblies.\n Aeromechanical & Mass Properties Awareness: Understanding of aircraft weight and balance (CG envelope), structural load paths, thermal dissipation, and basic aerodynamic considerations for external stores or modifications.\n Hands-on Prototyping Skills: Practical experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing), rapid shop tooling, and aerospace harness assembly practices.\n Airworthiness & Modification Standards: Familiarity with aerospace modification design principles, environmental qualification guidelines (DO-160), and experimental flight permit processes (EASA/national authorities).\nSystems Thinking & Pragmatic Mindset: Ability to translate loose operational concepts into robust physical solutions, demonstrating agility and decisive technical judgment in fast-paced R&D environments.\n Language: Fluent English (C1 minimum) and Spanish.\nTravel: Availability to travel sporadically at a national and European level in line with flight testing plans.\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Helicopters España, SAEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nChief Engineering & Architecture By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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