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The successful applicant will join the Electrical Systems Engineering Departmen.\nThe Electrical Architect will contribute to specifying, decomposing, developing and integrating electrical and electronic systems and sub-systems for satellite platforms and payloads (including active antennas), and for applications including Telecommunications, Earth Observation, Science and Navigation. He/she will work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team and will contribute to the on-cost, on-time and on-quality product delivery to customer.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nYour main tasks and responsibilities will include:\nUnder the coordination of the System Engineering Manager, manage all technical aspects related to electrical sub-systems and equipment, including electrical power and Data Handling sub-systems.\n\nPerform an electrical system architecture breakdown, define technical requirements for the composing equipment, elaborate and maintain requirement specifications for on-board sub-systems and equipment.\n\nDefine system verification and validation strategy, prepare system test specifications and maintain the verification control documentation.\n\nManage the detailed electrical aspects, such as electrical interfaces, harness, power budget, power distribution, grounding and EMC.\n\nSupport the Procurement Team in performing the technical follow-up of the subcontracted equipment development, including their embedded HW/SW sub-developments (FPGA, ASIC, SW), and in the assessment of technical risks and RFD/RFW.\n\nSupport the AIT Team in the definition and technical follow-up of the required test systems, in the preparation of system integration and test activities, and in the review of test reports, with especial focus on electrical power, thermal and EMC tests.\n\nSupport the Quality Team in the investigation of anomalies and non-conformances, providing technical support in NRBs.\n\nElaborate technical documentation, deliver technical presentations, and contribute to technical proposals.\n\nSupport the project technical reviews (including electrical schematics and analysis), and conduct and lead the technical reviews to equipment suppliers.\n\nWork in close collaboration with other engineering disciplines (e.g. thermal, mechanical, harness) involved in the system development throughout the whole lifecycle.\n\nIn case of need, detailed design of specific electronic circuits.\n\nSKILLS\nWe are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:\nEducated to degree level in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.\n\nProven experience (> 5 years) required in:\nSpace system projects\n\nRequirements management\n\nSubcontractor technical management\n\nSatellite electrical sub-systems and equipment\n\nElectronics design and EMC engineering in accordance to ESA standards (ECSSs)\n\nElectronics Analysis (Failure Modes and Effects, Parts Stress, Worst Case, Safety, Hazard) in accordance to ESA standards (ECSSs)\n\nEnglish advanced level.\n\nSpanish advanced level.\n\nWill be appreciated:\n\nExperience with Altium design tools and programming in Python will be a plus.\nWHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? \nAt Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:\nVacation days plus additional days-off along the year.\n\nAttractive salary.\n\nHybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.\n\nCollective transport service in some sites.\n\nBenefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.\n\nOn-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.\n\nPossibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.\n\nExcellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.\n\nSpecial rates in products & benefits.\n\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 Defence and Space SAUEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nElec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron. 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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