In Avionics Engineering projects, we refer to the electronics - all the equipment relating to communications functions, to elements measuring the position (flight altitude, GPS positioning, etc.), security, navigation and flight control. In general, this encompasses all electronic devices and electrics used onboard a plane, satellite or rocket. The main features of this job are that real-time operating systems and should subject to requirements of Aeronautics software development regulations. Real-time operating systems are designed to host software applications that process information immediately and give a rapid response to system users.

• Develops operational software for equipment, and that should be installed. This professional bases him/herself on the functional requirements that the system should satisfy and in the relationship between the equipment and components that integrate it. This task includes the equipment configuration, such as the creation of specific software, whose nature will vary depending on the project.
• Apply aeronautical regulations to software development. In addition, this individual is in charge of the support documentation that establishes these regulations.
• Analyse the reliability and security of instrumental systems involved.
• Manage the undertaking of the different tests that correspond to each programme and of the entirety of the software subsystem developed.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes electrònics
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes TIC
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes i serveis de telecomunicacions
• Grau: Enginyeria en organització de les tecnologies de la informació i la comunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria telemàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria de xarxes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria electrònica de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica de gestió i sistemes d'informació
• Grau: Informàtica i serveis
• Grau: Tecnologies de telecomunicació

Complementary training

Avionics training is carried out in the company, however, for the exercise of this occupation it is recommended to be available for the Master's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering

Aptitudes in programming, such as ADA, C, C++ or the LabView software platform are valued.

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Initiative: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

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• Work hours

  Full 8-hour working day.

• Salary

  From 25.426 to 35.921 euros a year, depending on experience. Median: 30.221 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician