Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Engineer (Military Derivatives)

An opportunity for a Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space , Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Engineering Department, working as part of a multidisciplinary team based in Getafe in close connection with international teams across different sites. The team is responsible for ensuring that Flight Test Instrumentation (FTM) systems and operations are designed, developed, operated, and maintained to directly support all flight testing activities and campaigns.

The main tasks of the jobholder will be: Collect, capture, and challenge flight test means requirements in close contact with stakeholders to define and agree on a verification and validation strategy. Support the design and production teams during the integration process of flight test means within the aircraft. Coordinate with customers, airworthiness authorities, and external stakeholders to collect evidence and issue validation statements ensuring onboard systems are fit for purpose and safe. Operate airborne and ground flight test means in compliance with safety standards, preparing functional checks and supporting active flight test campaigns. Process and securely store flight test data according to required security classifications and deliver necessary data to the customer. Maintain FTM configuration in airworthy condition by executing maintenance protocols and performing first-level troubleshooting as needed.

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Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Industrial, Systems, or related discipline).

3 to 5 years of experience in systems engineering or flight test operations. Soft skills: High adaptability to work on complex topics, strong collaboration capabilities, and effective networking skills across multi-site teams. Languages: Native/Fluent level in Spanish and Advanced level in English (both written & spoken). Technical knowledge: Systems Engineering methodology and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Valuable / Nice to have: Proficiency in French and/or German 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. #MYCYM 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 ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Testing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to