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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 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) Perception Lead (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 2028.   Main responsibilities: Perception and Situational Awareness Function:  Direct the perception stack lifecycle (AI/ML training, fusion, and validation) to meet safety-critical standards for autonomous obstacle avoidance and situational awareness. UAS Architecture Interface: Lead cross-functional integration of Perception with core UAS systems, ensuring seamless data flow between Navigation, Mission, and Flight Management. Systems Integration, Validation & Verification: Direct end-to-end systems integration and IV&V for airborne sensors and perception stacks. Lead the transition from HIL simulation and ground-based testing to successful flight-test operations. Safety and Assurance: Lead the Safety and Assurance Strategy for the Perception function, 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 learning and operational assets at completion. Risks & Opportunities: Identify and analyze risks & opportunities affecting the development of the perception function, implementing corrective and preventive actions agreed within the project reviews. Boarding pass What you bring: Expert-level knowledge of airborne sensors (EO/IR, Radar, LIDAR) and the design of complex software pipelines for detection, recognition, and sensor fusion. Proven proficiency in AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and deep learning techniques for real-time perception and decision-making on embedded platforms. Extensive experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the full V&V lifecycle. This includes requirements management, data engineering for AI, and the development of SIL/HIL simulation environments to validate autonomous functions. Demonstrated ability to navigate aerospace certification frameworks and standards (e.g., SORA, DO-178C/ED-12C concepts) as they apply to Detect and Avoid (DAA) and the validation/explainability of AI-enabled systems. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams in the integration and flight testing of autonomous UAS. Deep understanding of UAS airspace operations, mission management, and the deployment of high-integrity airborne computing platforms. 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.   What you get: Pivotal Role in a Strategic Mission: play a key part in a project at the forefront of the development of technology to enable UAS flight and open the way for complex missions. Build Something that last: Your work will create high-value assets 💎 and learning contribution for Airbus’s future. Develop Critical Competences: Acquire and develop a sound background in UAS flight 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 advanced airborne hardware and software  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. 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. 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 coffee ☕ and beverages 🧃 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: #Be Simple #Be Audacious #Be Open #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other 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. Company: Airbus UpNext S.L. Employment Type: Fixed term ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing <JF-EN-EB> By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to  emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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