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.

Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Laboratory Engineer

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

A vacancy for Flight Test Instrumentation Laboratory Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Spain (Sevilla or Getafe site). The succesful applicant will join Engineering Area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be part of a team responsible for the full life cycle of a Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI):

- From conception to deployment, going through equipment and system integration.

- Definition and Design of Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) installations onboard Flight Test Aircraft.

- Prepare FTI Documentation to be provided to A/C installation Design Offices.

- Define, perform and document FTI equipment and system integration tests on FTI Laboratory Facilities.

- Anomalies in service investigation and solving.

- Make or Buy processes. New instrumentation technologies if applicable.

SKILLS

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

- Education in Aeronautic/Telecommunication/Electronic engineering.
- Following knowledge is valuable:

Experienced in electronics development (component technology selection, electronics board design).
Instrumentation and Sensorics technology expertise (acceleration, pressure, temperature, etc...). Metrological principles knowledge will be a plus.
Experience in Telemetry equipment (transmitters, antennas, amplifiers, cabling and elements calibration, operation) and Global navigation satellite systems.
Knowledge of WAN/LAN protocols stack (TCP, UDP, IP, SNMP, Ethernet, ...) and specific flight test instrumentation protocols (IENA, Chapter 10).
Network Simulation & Analysis tools (Wireshark -dissectors-, IPerf, ...)
Programming Skills in LUA, LAbView or Python.
Knowledge of the following documentation and tools are valuable: A/C installation documentation, NRD, A400M FTI Block Diagrams, Drawing Information Sheets and FTI Data Sheets, Sabre, Sabre Criev, STILo, N-Show, RODAS, EPD, TLB, FTI databases, DOORS, FIDA.

- High ability to understand/find-out the behaviour of electronic devices and digital protocols.
- Team spirit to work as part of a multidisciplinary team (sometimes under pressure).

- Proactivity in problems finding and solution proposal.

- Methodic, organized and assertive profile is expected.
- English advanced

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.

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.

Last but not least, the company has been awarded with the "Top Employers Spain 2023" certification and "Top Employers Europe 2023" by Top Employers Institute.

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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