Electrical Machine Systems Engineer

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

At Airbus, our purpose is to “pioneer sustainable aviation for a safe & united world”. To do so we are constantly looking at how we can improve our products by making them more efficient, safer and more sustainable. The electrification of our aircrafts will play a big role in this transformation. Electrical rotating machines, both in its generation or motoring functions, play a vital role on the propulsive and non-propulsive electrical management.

We are looking for talented candidates who can reinforce our engineering team by bringing their experience in their field of expertise as well as making the difference through proven interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Your Accountabilities

As part of Airbus, the job holder will be accountable for developing and integrating electrical machines (e.g. generators) for both existing and future A/C platforms capable of dealing with the challenges of both classical/hybrid propulsion systems and non-propulsive needs, to have a holistic approach on the overall energy management systems of the aircraft. The job requires interactions with a large community of stakeholders: Program, flight and lab tests, supply chain, system installation, airframe, quality, procurement, certification, chief engineering, other aircraft systems and subcontractors, etc.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Co-develop electrical machines for existing and future aeronautical applications.
• Integration of an electrical machine on an engine environment by understanding the design constraints of a rotating machine (cooling, lubrication, installation, vibration, etc).
• Co-develop Equipment/System ensuring compliance with defined standards of safety, cost, quality, time, performance and maturity.
• Define/evaluate the different control and protection strategies of an electrical machine.
• Perform design trades and evaluate electrical machine topologies and the underlying technology bricks focusing on maturation and implementation capabilities.
• End to end Supplier follow-up during the entire development cycle.
• Co-develop simulation models for design trades and multi-dimensional evaluations.

Who We Are Looking For

Required Educational Background and Experience:

• Degree in Aeronautical/Electrical Engineering or related.
• Proven experience in electrical machine integration (mechanical and electrical).
• Proven experience in electrical machine control and protection strategies.
• Proven experience of system engineering processes, V&V, supplier and project management.
• Experience in power electronics and high voltage applications.
• Experience on thermal and lubrication management of electrical machines.
• Strong relationship building, networking and communication skills.
• High degree of initiative, credibility, independence, integrity, confidentiality and trust.
• Eager to learn and to have fun.
• Languages: Negotiation level of English.

What benefits will you have as an Airbus Employee?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

Come Join Our Team!

If your profile matches with our requirements and you are interested in joining our dynamic and multicultural team of professionals, you can complete your application online (providing your CV and cover letter/video outlining your motivation).

Want to know more about us?

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Last but not least, the company has been awarded with the “Top Employers Spain 2023” certification and "Top Employers Europe 2023" by Top Employers Institute.

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 Operations SL

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.