Digital - IT/IS Business Partner for Space Systems
About the role
Job Description
Digital is transforming and evolving and we need talented people who can make a real difference on how we support, enable and deliver a diverse range of technological solutions and services to our customers within the Space Systems business unit.
We are seeking within Spain an IT/IS Business Partner with a focus on delivering IT/IS solutions for the Space Systems AIT (TSM) and Programs.
The environment is dynamic, cutting edge and very close to our satellite products. You will join an international IT team that is active and located in all core countries and will contribute vital IT/IS deliveries for various high profile, strategic European Space programs.
Understanding the Space Systems business line IT/IS needs and effectively turning them into efficient solutions is key. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders from IT-Security, IT-Architecture, IT Applications and IT-Governance to make all of this happen.
This role is key for delivering an efficient IT experience towards the colleagues designing, producing and testing our satellites and is therefore directly linked to the successful execution of our customer commitments in Airbus DS for Space Systems. As Digital Business Partner for Space Systems you will need to:
- Work as the interface between our Spanish Space Systems business users (including Executive Management) and the internal Digital organisation.
- Act as "trusted advisor" for all topics related to Digital, maintain and improve relationships and ensure customer satisfaction through ensuring IT/IS deliveries
- Lead IT projects and Non-Standard-Demands for the TS (Space Systems) perimeter OCOQOT via cross functional and cross-country teams that are spread throughout Europe
- Contribute to the Spanish plateau for the IT/IS Carve-Out of the future Space JV
- Develop a solid understanding of the customer's existing business and business processes ideally end-to-end, the key drivers and measures of success for the business, and the short- and long-term direction of the business and related IT technologies to make it happen
- Identify areas for improvement in business processes providing possible IT solutions compliant with the IT strategy and advises on the life cycle of the information solutions.
- Translates the business needs into IT requirements, address and make them happen, steering a wide array of Digital contributors (Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, Governance, Applications)
- Contribute to the Digital OP creation
- Close support to business day-to-day operational activities as Digital BP focal point (incidence management, handling and facilitating any escalations…) . Local support will be required (SQCDP attendance, TSMS committee as Digital representative…).
Requirements
- Educated to a bachelor level (or equivalent) in Information Technology or a related discipline
- Experience how to make things happen within a typical IT department, gathering, steering and aligning a wide range of internal Digital stakeholders (Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, Data Transport, etc.) for an optimised OQOCOT delivery while managing customer expectations and requirements
- An interest in IT technology, spacecrafts and working in an international team
- A willingness and curiosity to learn and ramp up on new technology, solutions, products
- Willingness for occasional business trips within Europe
- Language Skills: Spanish and English at negotiation level
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.
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
- Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 days off in total)
- Attractive salary and compensation package
- Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance
- Collective transport service in some sites
- Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan...
- On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office
- Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives
- Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment
- Special rates in products & benefits
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?
Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.
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.
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 Defence and Space SAU
Employment Type
Permanent
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Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
Digital <JF-IM-DI>
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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.
Copied from the listing Airbus Defence and Space published, verified 30 Oct 2026.
About Airbus Defence and Space
Satellites, exploration hardware and laser terminals, built inside the Airbus group.
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