Systems Engineer for Flight Controls (High Lift Systems) (d/f/m)

About us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Job description

In order to support our flight controls engineering department, Airbus Operations is looking for a

Systems Engineer for Flight Controls (High Lift Systems) (d/f/m).

Are you looking for a career opportunity in an international, high-tech environment? Regardless of your experience level, you might want to join our highly motivated team! We are developing, designing, and supporting leading-edge technology, complex, and safety-critical architectures for the High Lift System of flight controls across the Airbus product line using modern development methods and tools.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

Bremen is a charming city full of history in the northwest of Germany. In addition to being one of the country's greenest cities, it offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. It's also a great place for seaside lovers, being located just an hour's drive from the North Sea coast.

Our Benefits for You

Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.

Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.

Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.

Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.

Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Design, development, and integration of the High Lift System and its sub-system control architecture.
• Application of automated controls technology in flight control systems, including assessment of filtering, estimation, and stability needs.
• Definition and identification of checks and balances along the development cycle to ensure product maturity across milestone gates.
• Identification of lifecycle activities to develop, maintain, and support the design/product.
• Definition of work package contents and activities.

Desired skills and qualifications

• University degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in electrical engineering, information technology, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Broad knowledge in at least two relevant disciplines (e.g., communication/controls technology, sensing and data generation, software development, or systems engineering).
• Good understanding of tool applications in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and/or software development. Knowledge of data analytics would be a plus.
• Strong team player with good communication skills, personal engagement, and adaptability to work in an international environment.
• Willingness to travel for business up to once a month worldwide.
• Advanced language skills in English and German; French skills are an asset.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

This 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

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