Airbus UpNext Spain - Test Bench Electrical Design Engineer (m/f)

Job Description:

Airbus UpNext Spain has the ambition to deliver a disruptive and innovative project to contribute to the evaluation of an innovative more electric architecture with the aim to provide aircraft non propulsive energy (NPE).

The Test Bench Electrical Design Engineer position is within the Airbus UpNext subsidiary in Spain (Getafe).

This job comes with a limited contract linked to the deliverable of the demonstrator - end of December 2027.

Starting date - ASAP.

Mission

The demonstrator will integrate complex systems including electrical energy storage, electrical power generation, distribution and conversion, fuel storage and distribution, pneumatic systems, thermal management systems and control and monitoring systems within a ground test facility. Those systems will include novel technologies for aviation, and will be integrated in a new system architecture with new operational constraints.
 

The role of the Electrical Design Lead Engineer will be to lead the development (design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and maintenance) of the electrical equipment (low and high voltage wiring, installation racks, interface panels, etc) required to integrate the systems within the test facility. 
 

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

✔  Design test bench electrical architecture, layout and physical integration (equipment allocation, wiring routing, interfaces, etc)

✔  Define the strategy to integrate and commission the electrical equipment.

✔  Define the wiring diagrams and all necessary design and installation data to specify the electrical equipment..

✔  Scout key electrical installation equipment supplier(s) and steer the corresponding activities: m procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and in-service support.  

✔  Ensure implementation of the electrical safety measures, incl. required PPEs and tools.

✔  Support to test activities, test bench maintenance and configuration management.

The responsibilities and the technical scope of the job might evolve according to the agile working environment of the project, so being flexible is important.

Your boarding pass

What you bring:

You are able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• At least 10 years’ experience in electrical design and installation activities.

• Background in Aircraft interpretation of functional diagrams.

• Expert in designing electrical wiring diagrams.

• Proven experience in commissioning and testing of electrical installation, i.e, isolation tests, ground measurements, pin to pin test, etc.

• Proven hands-on and solution oriented attitude.

• Experience in High Voltage batteries mechanical installation know how .

• Expert in using electrical testing tools.

• Very good knowledge in electrical safety measurements and associated PPEs.

• Team-Player mindset.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Values of transparency, humility, empathy.

• Willingness to have fun.

What you get:

• Ability to contribute to new technology development for a more sustainable aviation.

• Develop agile methods and new ways of working permitting to speed-up the development of flightworthy brand new technologies.

• An environment that not only fosters your development in many ways, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow

• A shared open space office with highly skilled multicultural teams

• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible hours/Opportunity to work remotely

• UpNext communities bonding events

• A high-achieving, experienced and fun team

About us: 

Founded in 2017, Airbus UpNext is actively shaping the future of aerospace by using demonstrators to evaluate, mature and validate new products and services.

Designed as a talent incubator, Airbus UpNext is a place where you can act and think like a startup while building on the strong expertise of Airbus, a place where you are empowered to challenge and test new processes and ways of working.

Our purpose is:

• To identify the trends that could disrupt the future of the aerospace industry and evaluate them to demonstrate their potential as a viable product.

• To accelerate traditional research cycles and prototype development to achieve proof of concept in a real environment and at a convincing scale and speed.

• To develop real-world applications for emerging aerospace technologies, thereby driving their maturity and increasing their value.

• To be THE reference for Technology Value Assessment

Our Values: #Keep it Simple #Be Audacious #Exploring Together

Our DNA: #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other, #Open to the World

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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