Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Energy Test Means Engineer

Airbus Spain

Requirements

Education: Industrial or Aeronautical Engineering degree, or a related discipline.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in testing engineering, validation, and verification focused on aircraft integration rigs or test benches.
Soft skills: Proactive, structured, and results-oriented approach with excellent communication and coaching skills to mentor junior engineers.
Languages: Advanced/Negotiation level in English and Spanish.
Technical knowledge: Control and data acquisition hardware (National Instruments, Beckhoff) and scripting software development (LabVIEW, VeriStand, DIAdem).
Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience in interconnection wiring, hands-on bench assembly, or knowledge of German, French, or Italian.

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.

Original Advert

Job Description:

Come Join Our Team!

An opportunity for an Energy Test Means Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Aircraft and Mission System Integration Rigs Team within the Flight and Integration Test Centre. Our multicultural department is in charge of the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of integration rigs devoted to electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical aircraft systems across all Defense programs. The jobholder will reinforce our team to ensure full operational availability of test means and support the validation and verification activities of new test benches.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

Operate and maintain integration rigs and industrial test facilities for electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical aircraft systems.
Design and commission test set-up facilities, ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
Define and execute test procedures based on Laboratory Test Requirements, applying pass/fail criteria and writing official test reports.
Analyze test data recorded during validation activities, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-704, DO-160, and AMD-24 standards.
Coordinate test activities and campaigns (Kick-Off, TRR) with internal stakeholders like Design Offices, Procurement, and Quality.
Enforce regulatory compliance, including internal quality standards, safety regulations, Product Regulatory Compliance (PRC), and Export Control (ITAR/EAR).

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:

Education: Industrial or Aeronautical Engineering degree, or a related discipline.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in testing engineering, validation, and verification focused on aircraft integration rigs or test benches.
Soft skills: Proactive, structured, and results-oriented approach with excellent communication and coaching skills to mentor junior engineers.
Languages: Advanced/Negotiation level in English and Spanish.
Technical knowledge: Control and data acquisition hardware (National Instruments, Beckhoff) and scripting software development (LabVIEW, VeriStand, DIAdem).
Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience in interconnection wiring, hands-on bench assembly, or knowledge of German, French, or Italian.

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 SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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