AVIONICS & MISSION - INTEGRATION TEST ENGINEER (LAB/RIG)

Airbus Defence and Space is expanding its 'Integration Test & Analysis' team in Spain, based in Getafe, and is looking for skilled professionals to support the Avionics & Mission Systems domain, specifically focusing on Lab & Rig Integration Test activities. While the primary location is Getafe, occasional short-to-mid-term support for testing activities at other sites like Manching may be required depending on program workload.

Role Responsibilities:

• Gathering and assessing test requirements to define integrated test procedures and plans.
• Executing test procedures, analyzing final results, and reporting findings.
• Supporting development, certification, and qualification of systems through comprehensive testing.
• Engaging with key customers and upcoming aircraft programs including A330 MRTT, A400M, C295, Eurofighter, SIRTAP, TDMS, Tornado, EuroMale, NGF, and FCAS.

Main Activities:

• Assist project coordinators and Test Specialists in preparing and executing ground integration tests, supporting flight test execution, and deriving required reporting and data analysis.
• Contribute to the Integrated Test Team forum within the scope of assigned activities.
• Support development, certification, and qualification lab/rig testing according to Test Program requirements, ensuring appropriate V&V strategies and monitoring test progress.
• Participate in test planning, review, optimization, and challenge of Test Requests.
• Interface with Design Offices (DO), Airworthiness (AW), and certification authorities, supporting test activities in certification meetings, and authoring Certification/Qualification Cards, test plans, and reports.
• Coordinate with Test Integrators, Design Offices, Chief Engineering Office, and Program Offices, providing expertise for Avionics & Mission Systems integration architecture and design.
• Identify, categorize, track, and analyze system misbehaviours, providing detailed information and associated impact to designers.
• Optimize test data analysis methodologies and procedures, and manage priorities effectively.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Integration Testing (RIG/LAB Level) for any AVS/MISSION systems.
• Knowledge of the Integration & Tests route map.
• Strong focus on meeting timescales and milestones.
• Openness to proposing new ideas for process and tool improvement.
• Availability for travel and to work in multiple locations.
• Official formation in Integration and Test is valued.
• Technical negotiation level proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Competences related to Human Factors are appreciated.
• NATO SECRET clearance is valued.