Systems Engineer for Tactical Data Links Integration in Combat A/C and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Tactical Data Links)

Location: Getafe, Spain; hybrid work with 40% remote work where possible

Company

hirify.global develops and supports aerospace and defence systems, including combat aircraft and unmanned aircraft programs.

What you will do

• Integrate tactical data links such as Link 16, Link 22, VMF, JRE, and CESMO into combat aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems including Eurofighter, FCAS, and Eurodrone.
• Perform system design, requirements management, and functional and interoperability specification across the full program lifecycle.
• Define equipment hardware, installation, and interface requirements.
• Monitor equipment suppliers and validate technical documentation.
• Manage equipment configuration and analyze rig and aircraft test results, investigate problems, and propose changes.
• Support system qualification, verification, validation, and certification activities.

Requirements

• Professional experience in systems engineering and tactical data links integration.
• High-level English and excellent communication skills for international customers, contracts, and meetings.
• Negotiation and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to participate actively in international meetings and work with international customers and contracts.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of requirements management tools such as DOORS and Rhapsody.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering and CAMEO.
• Experience with Agile and DDMS.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment with hybrid working where possible, including 40% remote work.
• More than 35 vacation and additional days off per year.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, and study grants.
• Collective transport at some sites, free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office.
• Upskilling opportunities, development prospects, and a multicultural working environment.
• Participation in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives and access to special product and benefit rates.