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.

Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

An opportunity for a Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the TADVA3 team as a member of the Flight & Integration Test Centre. Our department is in charge of IV&V (Integration, Verification, and Validation) activities to demonstrate correct system performance across the Airbus Defence and Space portfolio (including Eurofighter, A400M, and Eurodrone). We work in a highly technical and multidisciplinary environment, managing complex integration rigs, virtual testing, and tactical data networks to provide key testing clearances.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

Test Design & Specification: Analyze technical and design requirements to build coherent Rig Test Cases, procedures, and specifications for global integration rigs.
Dataset & Scenario Creation: Prepare required test datasets prior to run-time execution, including simulation requirements, test scripts, and tactical scenarios.
Test Execution: Run technical test steps utilizing advanced lab equipment, Test Support Systems (MaTE, AIDASS, LabView), and specialized datalink simulators.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Investigate systems' behavior, author test report documentation, and manage the lifecycle of equipment problem reports.
Tool & Process Management: Manage associated configuration and controlling tools (DOORS, Octane) and specify ad-hoc test tools for automation or decoding.

SKILLS

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

Education: Telecommunications, Radiocommunications, Electronics, or Aeronautical Engineering degree.
Experience: At least 4 years of experience in Military Aircraft Communication Systems (Tactical Datalinks, Mission Comms, or Safety Comms).
Technical knowledge: Expertise in systems under test (MIDS Link 16/22, VMF) and lab equipment (bus analyzers, sniffers, or Test Support Systems).
Soft skills: Proactive problem solver, team-oriented, rigorous, autonomous, and capable of working under strict timescales.
Languages: Advanced level in English and Spanish.
Requirements: NATO security clearance eligibility and eligibility for ITAR/National Export Control authorizations.
Valuable / Nice to have: Programming skills for software tooling, automated testing scripts, or advanced requirements traceability tools.

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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