Airbus UpNext - E2E Bench Manager (m/f)

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 💚.

This position is based in Getafe ( Spain), and it comes with a limited contract linked to the delivrable of the demonstrator (estimated date end of April 2028)

 

Mission:

 As the E2E Bench Manager, reporting directly to the Technical Director, you own the Industrial Test Means pillar. You will act as a technical leader and people manager, guiding a dedicated team of engineers to deliver. You are responsible for the conception, design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of the complex industrial electrical and mechanical equipment that constitutes the test facility in time and quality. You will ensure the facility can generate, distribute and dissipate HV power - up to 1500 VDC - while safely containing destructive failure events.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing team of 2-3 UpNext Test Means Engineers. You will define objectives, manage their workload and foster a “safety-first” culture within your squad.

• Define the Test Bench Needs: Based on System Architectures provided by System Design Office and Test Intentions given by the E2E Test Manager, specify needed test bench requirements.

• Test Means Development: Detailing the electrical and mechanical architecture and design of the bench. Lead the manufacturing and build of the facility core test capabilities including the electrical industrial equipment and the supporting systems linked to it and the test functions required, like industrial cooling, safe containers, environmental chambers, mechanical installation, UUT power wiring & signal cabling, Test Support System control / acquisition interconnection, etc.

• Electrical Safety & Operations: Perform risk analysis and establish all required documentation for human safety related to your perimeter. Define the operational procedures for the test bench. Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and industrial regulations. You will act as the primary authority for procedures and safety during test means commissioning. Oversee the physical integration of the Test Cells, ensuring the proper integration between the building infrastructure and the test equipment.

• Supplier Identification & Steering: Study the market selecting potential subcontractors. Perform Make / Buy trade-offs. Support call for tenders and negotiate technical proposals. Manage technical performance of external and internal suppliers delivering heavy electrical equipment and custom test rigs, ensuring adherence to Time, Cost, Quality objectives up to on-site acceptance test and in-service support activities.

• In-Service Continuous Operability: Ensure by continuous improvements a high test means operational reliability once the Entry Into Service milestone is achieved. Plan, define and perform required maintenance tasks and define obsolescence management.

• Risks & Opportunities: Identify and analyze risks & opportunities affecting E2E bench performance and/or capacity, implementing corrective and preventive actions agreed within stop/go reviews. 

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, Industrial Engineering or related field. 10+ years of experience in the design, development integration and operation of complex Electrical Test Means or other relevant positions. Valid electrical safety habilitations or eligibility to obtain them under Spanish regulations.

• Expertise in Test Means architectures, Power Electronics and Electrical Distribution. Knowledge in thermal management systems.

• Proven experience leading small technical teams or functional groups. You know how to delegate effectively while remaining hands-on to solve complex technical problems.

• Knowledge of R&T Electrical systems would be a very valuable asset. Passion about technology and science.

• Professional network including industrial players, research institutions and consultants.

• Language: English at negotiation level. Spanish would be an advantage since it is valued for managing local interfaces and regulations. 

• 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.

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 🧃 

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.

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: #Keep it Simple #Be Audacious #Exploring Together

Our DNA: #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other, #Open to the World 

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.

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