AVIONICS & MISSION - INTEGRATION TEST ENGINEER (LAB/RIG)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026. Airbus scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
At Airbus Defense and Space, the domain 'Integration Test & Analysis' in Spain is looking for additional staff in the perimeter of Avionics & Mission Systems area supporting Lab & Rig Integration Test activities. The successful applicant will become part of the team based in Getafe (although depending on program workload it may also require support to testing activities during short-mid periods of time in other sites as Manching).
The scope of responsibility covers from the test requirements gathering and assessment in order to define the integrated tests procedures and test plan; the execution of the tests procedures and final results analysis and reporting.
The tests support covers from development up to certification and qualification of the systems.
As of today, the main customers are the current aircraft programs A330 MRTT, A400M, C295, Eurofighter, SIRTAP, TDMS and Tornado, but in the very near future EuroMale, NGF and FCAS will also be part of it.
We are currently looking for a Test Specialist (mainly devoted to Avionics & Mission), within Integration Test & Analysis scope, for the Spanish perimeter at Getafe site, who will help us to prepare, support, execute, analyze and report all related integration test activities on sub-system/system level for avionics and mission integration scope in accordance with the requirements of the program-specific V&V plans in a technical work environment with continuously increasing complexity. If you have a technical background as engineer with testing competences, and also feel comfortable in the technical coordination tasks among test center domains, and relevant design offices, take advantage of this unique opportunity for a very varied, interesting and challenging job.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Support department project coordinators and Test specialists to prepare, execute integration test on ground on the aircraft, support flight test execution and derive required reporting and data analysis.
Support Test Specialist to prepare the contribution to the Integrated Test Team forum within the scope of the activities.
Support for development, certification and qualification lab/rig testing activities according to Test Program requirements. Ensure & support appropriate V&V strategy for these activities. Follow-up of test progress.
Participate in the elaboration of Test planning; Review, optimize and challenge Test Requests.
Interface with DO, AW and certification authorities, supporting test activities on certification meetings when required, write Certification/Qualification Cards and test plans and Certification/Qualification Test Reports.
Interface and coordination with Test Integrators, Design Offices, Chief Engineering Office and Program Offices. Provide expertise to system architecture and design definition for Avionics & Mission Systems integration
Identify, categorize, track and analyse system misbehaviours, providing the detailed information and associated impact to the designer
Optimize test data analysis methodologies and procedures and manage priorities.
REQUIRED SKILLS
We are looking for candidates with at least 5 years of experience in Integration Testing (RIG/LAB Level) any AVS/MISSION systems, and the following skills and experience:
Knowledge of Integration & Tests route map
Highly focused in complying with timescales and milestones
Open minded to offer new ideas for improving processes and tools.
Available for travel and be prepared to work in several locations.
Any official Formation in Integration and Test will be valued
Technical negotiation level in English and Spanish.
Competences related to Human Factors will be appreciated
NATO SECRET will be valued!
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 plus additional days-off along the year.
Attractive salary.
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, or study grants.
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.
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 SAUEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
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