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We are looking forward to knowing you: * Education: Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Systems, or a related discipline). * Experience: Proven experience in Hardware Design Assurance and Software Design Assurance for aircraft equipment, including Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) devices (such as ASICs, PLDs, and complex COTS components). * Technical Knowledge: Strong mastery of RTCA/DO-254 (Hardware) and RTCA/DO-178 (Software) standards or equivalent civil/military standards. * Languages: Advanced level in English. * Valuable / Nice to Have: Professional working proficiency in Spanish will be valued., 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 An opportunity for a Hardware/Software Assurance Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid). Department Mission: The successful applicant will join the Systems Engineering Department. Our mission is to define and implement practices, tools, and techniques to substantiate-at an adequate level of confidence-that errors in requirements, design, and implementation are identified and corrected, ensuring the system fully satisfies the applicable certification basis., The main tasks and responsibilities of the jobholder will include: * Define Certification Agreements: Discuss and negotiate the Certification Basis (including Certification Review Items - CRIs) and authority involvement levels directly with Airworthiness and Certification Authorities. * Monitor Supplier Development: Audit and oversee suppliers to ensure full compliance with RTCA/DO-254 and RTCA/DO-178 standards, including process controls, traceability, validation/verification, Requirements-Based Engineering, Single Event Upset (SEU) control, and equipment robustness. * Conduct Internal Audits: Perform pre-certification reviews mirroring Airworthiness Authority standards to detect and resolve deficiencies well ahead of official milestones. * Establish Documentation Deliverables: Define and control the required hardware and software documentation packages to be delivered by suppliers at each development phase per RTCA/DO-254 and RTCA/DO-178. * Validate Safety & Criticality Compliance: Track, verify, and report that system compliance aligns with safety/criticality requirements and meets the overall program schedule. * Coordinate Cross-Functional Domains: Work jointly with equipment designers, Quality, Certification, Qualification, Safety, and Design Office teams to achieve civil and military aircraft equipment certification. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Spanish Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/353-spanish-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)