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# Navigation Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Airbus Deutschland GmbH
- **Location:** Manching, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** €66,500.0 - €84,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Adobe InDesign, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Test Scripts, Information Technology, GNSS
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/manching-navigation-systems-engineer-157555389

## About the Role

* Master's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, or comparable discipline
 * At least 3 years of professional experience in a related field
 * Desirable background: Aircraft Avionics or Navigation Systems, Software Test Engineering, Requirements Based Engineering, Equipment/System level development
 * Proven experience in airborne navigation systems (i.e. GNSS, Galileo, GPS, MMR)
 * Good knowledge of aeronautical stakes/regulations (e.g. ARP4754, DO178, DO254, DO160)
 * Analytical thinking skills, independent working style and good communication skill
 * The ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary team
 * Ability to interface with many different stakeholders, from different domains, different functions, and different countries.
 * Negotiation level in English

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.

## Description

Ready to take on a new challenge? The Airbus Navigation Department in Manching is looking for a Navigation System Engineer to support our team.

You will be part of a team developing Eurodrone, Tornado and future (R&T) military programmes. As part of the Navigation Systems Manching team, you will be involved in design and analysis activities aiming at managing the interface between systems to support the overall aircraft design.

Your challenges:

 * Design and development of Navigation Systems for operational concepts
 * Definition of requirements documents and technical specifications
 * V&V activities: Preparation of Test Procedures, Perform and/or monitor tests and perform analysis of test results, test reports
 * Contribute to the execution of program milestones and reviews
 * Support the whole design process
 * Support to Qualification and Certification activities


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