Airbus UpNext Spain- UAS Flight Autonomy System Engineer (m/f)

Responsibilities

• Requirements & Traceability: Lead the generation and decomposition of clear, testable system requirements using MBSE tools (e.g., Simulink Requirements). Maintain rigorous end-to-end traceability from concept to flight-test evidence.
• MBSE Architecture: Develop and maintain functional, logical, and physical architectures using MATLAB System Composer. Ensure consistency across software baselines, ICDs, and hardware interfaces.
• V&V Strategy & Execution: Define the system-level Verification & Validation strategy. Allocate testing methods across MIL, SIL, PIL, HIL, ground, and flight-test operations.
• Testing & Data Analysis: Coordinate requirements-based testing. Lead post-test assessments of recorded flight data, managing anomalies and compliance matrices.
• Cross-Team Coordination: Act as the central link between systems engineering, software development, safety, hardware integration, and the flight-test crew.

Requirements

• ## Aerospace Pedigree: Strong background in systems engineering, integration, or V&V within aerospace, UAS, avionics, or autonomous systems.
• ## MBSE Toolkit: Deep familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink tools (System Composer, Simulink Requirements, Simulink Test/Coverage) or equivalents (DOORS, Polarion, Cameo).
• ## Testing Savvy: Hands-on experience with SIL/HIL environments and translating operational scenarios into ground/flight-test procedures.
• ## Tech & Standards: Understanding of embedded systems, interfaces (ROS2/DDS), scripting (MATLAB/Python), and safety/development standards (ARP4754A, DO-178C).
• ## The Mindset: A holistic "big-picture" thinker who thrives in fast-paced, agile environments. You value transparency, humility, and have a healthy impatience for driving progress.
• ## Willingness to have fun

Benefits

• Pivotal Role in a Strategic Mission and develop Critical Competences: play a key part in a project at the forefront of the development of technology to enable UAS flight and open the way for complex missions.
• Build Something that last: Your work will create high-value assets 💎 and learning contribution for Airbus’s future.
• Work on the Edge of Technology: Explore disruptive technologies at their limits.
• Agile and Empowering Environment: Thrive in a work culture that empowers you to act and think like a start-up while being supported by the strong expertise of Airbus. 💪🏻 We value an eagerness to take initiative and propose efficient ways of working.
• A Great Team and Culture: Be part of a high-achieving, experienced and fun team in a shared open-space office with highly skilled colleagues. We are guided by the “Care for Each Other” value.
• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy the ability to craft your calendar 🗓️ with flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely, alongside regular UpNext community bonding events. And yes, we have complimentary freshly ground coffee ☕ and beverages 🧃