Airbus Upnext Spain - Uas Safety And Airworthiness Engineer (m/f)
Airbus UpNext S.L.
Getafe, Spain
Fully remote
System safety engineering experience
Functional hazard assessment (fha) expertise
System safety assessment (ssa) execution
This role involves defining and executing the safety assurance and airworthiness strategy for Uncrewed Aerial Systems within a fast-paced, agile team at Airbus UpNext Spain
Job Summary
This role involves defining and executing the safety assurance and airworthiness strategy for Uncrewed Aerial Systems within a fast-paced, agile team at Airbus UpNext Spain.
The successful candidate will lead critical safety assessments including Functional Hazard Assessments and System Safety Assessments to establish a robust safety case for autonomous functions.
Employees will benefit from working on the edge of disruptive aerospace technologies while enjoying flexible hours, remote work options, and a culture that values transparency and empathy.
Matching Summary
This role involves defining and executing the safety assurance and airworthiness strategy for Uncrewed Aerial Systems within a fast-paced, agile team at Airbus UpNext Spain.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
System Safety Engineering experience
Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA) expertise
System Safety Assessment (SSA) execution
Verification and Validation (V&V) strategy
Aerospace standards knowledge (ARP4761A, DO-178C)
SORA framework understanding
Nice-to-have
Experience liaising with airworthiness authorities
Software in the Loop (SiL) simulation skills
Hardware in the Loop (HiL) testing experience
Agile technology development environment
Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
Strong English communication skills
Key Requirements
Proven experience in Systems Engineering
Demonstrated expertise in system safety assessment methodologies
Knowledge of aerospace systems design assurance standards
Experience with UAS operations and certification frameworks