Ops/FDIR and Avionics Qualification Architect

Job Description:

Operations, FDIR & Avionics Qualification Architect

LOCATION: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligible to UK SC Security Clearance

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
  • Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

The Spacecraft group produce some of our most exciting and innovative products, like the Rosalind Franklin Rover and the Ariel spacecraft, as well as earth observation satellites. You will be assigned to one of our ground-breaking projects! You will be responsible for defining how the mission works, in all nominal and failure scenarios from defining User needs, to ensuring avionics qualification and supporting end users during LEOP and Flight.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • Co-engineering within the Functional Avionics perimeter (SW, AOCS, SRDB, FV, FVI) and with AIT and System Engineering
  • Providing a key interface to the customer, project management and technical lead 
  • Designing the mission operational concept, including requirements analysis, timeline definition, data flows
  • Writing the Spacecraft User Manual, including developing and testing the Flight Operational Procedures
  • Defining the FDIR strategy and implementation, including inputs to the satellite database, and support to the satellite test teams 
  • Manage Functional Verification activities schedule, quality, costs and risks as the focal point for all FV related activities within the Project
  • Define the whole FV strategy for the project.

ABOUT YOU

  • Engineering background in one of the following: Space, Electrical, Embedded software, Command & Control, Communications, Robotics
  • Useful technical knowledge includes: Knowledge of Satellite systems, Knowledge of PUS standard and experience in system testing with HW components

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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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.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Chief Engineering & Architecture

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