Airbus UpNext Spain - HV Power Distribution & Conversion System Engineer

Job Description:

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 💚.

The HV Power distribution & Conversion System Engineer (M/F) position is within Airbus UpNext and it consists of a limited contract linked to the deliverable of the demonstrator (estimated completion date April - 2028), starting ASAP, Getafe.

Mission:

Reporting directly to the Technical Director and collaborating closely with the engineering team, you will act as the principal technical expert for aircraft electrical protection and conversion architectures. Your focus will be on defining equipment specifications, evaluating electrical faults, and configuring advanced protection device schemes to support the safe electrification of future commercial aircraft.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Architecture & Equipment Focus: Drive the development of aircraft electrical architectures, focusing specifically on high-power conversion hardware and distribution boxes.

• Power Electronics Engineering: Lead technical activities concerning power electronics topologies, including AC/DC and DC/AC electrical converters.

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain and apply deep knowledge of aeronautical standards and regulatory frameworks governing complex AC/DC electrical architectures.

• Design & Modification Specifications: Craft comprehensive technical specifications for conversion and distribution equipment modifications.

• Selectivity & Protection Analysis: Perform rigorous protection selectivity analysis to validate the performance, timing, and isolating behavior of circuit breakers, fuses, and protection systems during network faults.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface with existing team experts to strategically overlap and capitalize on shared electrical distribution know-how.

The responsibilities and the technical scope of the job might evolve according to the agile working environment of the project, so being flexible is important.

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What you bring:

• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering. 10+ years of experience in Electrical System Architecture, in Aerospace (E-VTOL, Hybrid-Electric, etc.).

• Extensive background and deep expertise in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related fields.

• Strong technical background in aeronautical electrical networks, specifically aligned with ATA 24 systems.

• Proven experience in electrical design tools, developing technical specifications, single-line diagrams, and evaluating protection selectivity against faults including but not limited to: partial discharge, short circuit and arc flash.

• Familiarity with aeronautical standards and safety baselines.

• Strong English communication skills. Spanish is a plus.

• Autonomy, adaptation capacity, and eagerness to propose simplified, rapid engineering solutions in an agile environment.

• Values of transparency, humility & empathy. Autonomy, adaptability, availability & accountability. Readiness to step out of your comfort zone. Willingness to have fun.
  

What you get:

• Pivotal Role in a Strategic Mission: play a key part in a project at the forefront of aircraft electrification contributing to Airbus’s decarbonization roadmap. ♻️

• Build Something that Last: Your work will create a high-value asset 💎 and learning contribution for Airbus’s future.

• Develop Critical Competences: Acquire and develop a sound background in High Voltage systems and technologies, a field essential for the future of aerospace. This experience can provide a unique career development opportunity within AIRBUS.

• Work on the Edge of Technology: Explore disruptive technologies at their limits, deepening your knowledge of complex phenomena like arc-flash events and the effects of high-altitude conditions on electrical systems.

• 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 coffe ☕ and beverages 🧃

Ready to build the virtual future of flight? Apply now.

About us

Founded in 2017, Airbus UpNext focuses on flying future technologies at speeds well beyond what seems feasible today. In doing so, it is actively shaping the future of the aerospace industry.

Designed as a talent incubator, Airbus UpNext is a place where you can act and think like a startup while building on the strong expertise of Airbus, a place where you are empowered to test & challenge new processes and ways of working.

Airbus UpNext’s demonstrators evaluate, mature and validate potential new products and services that encompass radical technological breakthroughs. It has three flagships locations in France, Germany and Spain, to rapidly develop and test future technologies in scaled applications.

Our mission is:

• To identify the trends that could disrupt the future of the aerospace industry and evaluate them to demonstrate their potential as a viable product.

• To accelerate traditional research cycles and prototype development to achieve proof of concept in a real environment and at a convincing scale and speed.

• To develop real-world applications for emerging aerospace technologies, thereby driving their maturity and increasing their value.

• To be THE reference for Technology Value Assessment
  

Our Values: #Be Simple #Be Audacious #Be Open #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other

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 UpNext S.L.

Employment Type:

Fixed term

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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