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# UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) Autonomy Architect

- **Company:** Airbus
- **Location:** Getafe, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Software Architecture, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Safety Critical Systems
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

Expertise in avionics architectures, airborne computing platforms and sensors, Flight Management and Guidance, Navigation and Control , software-intensive aerospace systems, preferably using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach.
Proven leadership experience in systems engineering environments, with a strong command of requirements management, system integration and V&V methodologies.
Experience with certification frameworks, aerospace standards and operational approvals requirements, including SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) framework for UAS, runtime Assurance (RTA) in safety-critical systems
Design and operational knowledge of UAS.
Understanding of AI technologies, Modular Open Systems Architectures (MOSA) principles, benefits, and implementation strategies is desirable
Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary engineering teams, manage technical risks and make critical decisions in a fast-paced, agile technology development environment.
A holistic, "big picture" systems thinking mindset with strong synthesis capacity and ability to translate high-level objectives into a concrete technical roadmap and complete set of detailed requirements.
Strong English communication skills to champion the project's technical vision to stakeholders and sponsors.
Eagerness to take initiatives to propose simpler and efficient ways of working. Impatience and burning desire to attain rapidly, along with a healthy skepticism for progress. Ability to cope with short deadlines.
Values of transparency, humility & empathy. Autonomy, adaptability, availability & accountability.
Readiness to step out of your comfort zone. Willingness to have fun.

## 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 that will shape the future, enabling safe operations of Uncrewed Aerial Systems in the most challenging operational contexts and paving the way for effective collaboration between crewed and uncrewed vehicles in complex missions.
As part of a fast-paced, agile team, your mission will be to enable UAS to intelligently react to unforeseen situations and adverse external conditions, so as to preserve the integrity of the flight and achieve its operational objectives.
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 fly the most challenging missions anytime, anywhere.
The UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) Autonomy Architect (M/F) position is within Airbus UpNext Spain, based in Getafe, starting ASAP, and it consists of a limited contract linked to the deliverable of the demonstrator - estimated completion date end of December ****.
Main responsibilities
UAS Autonomy Architecture Design
: Own and drive the design of a generic, modular, open systems hardware and software architecture that will host the flight autonomy functions for the demonstrator. Lead critical technology benchmarking and trade studies to inform key design decisions.
Systems Integration, Validation & Verification:
Oversee the end-to-end systems integration, including the integration of new sensors and functions with existing hardware and software, up to their operation in the flight tests. Contribute to define and drive the Verification & Validation (V&V) strategy and plan to ensure all technical requirements are successfully met, including the development of an infrastructure to host real-time models simulating virtual aircraft systems.
Safety and Assurance:
Lead the Safety Assurance strategy for the UAS autonomy architecture, ensuring a robust approach to hazard analysis, mitigation, and the overall system safety case.
Knowledge Capitalization & Handover
: Contribute to the analysis and capitalization of all technical data, ensuring a complete and valuable technical handover of all project learnings and operational assets at completion.
Risks & Opportunities
: Identify and analyze risks & opportunities affecting the development of the UAS autonomy architecture, implementing corrective and preventive actions agreed within the project reviews.