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At Airbus UpNext, we fly future technologies at speeds well beyond what seems feasible today. We're looking for passionate individuals to join a new demonstrator project that is shaping the future of sustainable aviation by advancing the aircraft electrification roadmap. This project will focus on the challenges and opportunities of High Voltage Electrical Systems, which are essential for next-generation, low-emission aircraft part of Airbus ambition to electrify the skies. As part of a fast-paced, agile team, you will help create a unique, state-of-the-art test facility from the ground up. Your mission will be to explore novel HV technologies at their limits and beyond, generating invaluable data and learnings needed to build the robust and reliable aircraft of tomorrow by safely testing the unsafe. If you have a burning desire to make an impact and want to work in a startup-like environment backed by the strength of Airbus, this is your opportunity to help us decarbonize the aerospace industry.
Job Responsibility:
Team Leadership: Manage and guide a squad of System Engineers
Innovation & IP Generation: Drive the creation of Intellectual Property
HV Architecture Design: Define the overall Electrical & Control architecture for the SUT
Techno Development & Supplier Steering: Define the required evolution of selected prototypes
Write technical specifications and steer suppliers & partners
Non-Propagation Strategy & Failure Containment: Define the specific isolation barriers and protection mechanisms
Integration: Plan, implement and oversee functional and multi-system components V&V, and component integration
Requirements:
Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in Electrical System Architecture, preferably in Aerospace (E-VTOL, Hybrid-Electric) or high-performance Automotive (EV)
Innovation Track Record: A good history of technical innovation
Proven capability to turn engineering challenges into patentable solutions
Previous patent filings are a plus
Ability to translate abstract research goals (e.g: “Non-Propagation”) into concrete designs & solutions
Passion about technology & science
Leadership: Experience leading engineering squads
Capability to steer internal / external suppliers / partners from selection until entry into service
Professional network including industrial players, research institutions, consultants, regulators
Language: English at negotiation level
Spanish would be an advantage
Eagerness to take initiatives to propose simpler and efficient ways of working
Impatience and burning desire to attain rapidly, along with a healthy skepticism for progress
Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy the ability to craft your calendar with flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely, alongside regular UpNext community bonding events