HW Test Means Engineer (Military Derivatives)
Airbus
- Location
- Getafe Area
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
About this role
Job Description
An opportunity for a Hardware Test Means Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space , Getafe (Madrid).The Flight and Integration Test Center is growing and looking for passionate, ambitious, and energetic candidates to join our dynamic and multicultural team. In this role, you will be accountable for all new hardware development of energy laboratory test means—from design specification and supplier evaluation within Call For Tender procurement processes to support manufacturing, validation, verification, and final delivery to internal customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be: Desig n electro-mechanical test means , including technologies, instrumentation, and materials to fulfill system requirements. Lead technical milestone meetings (Kick-Off, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review) throughout the test means development lifecycle. Mitigate technical risks and identify opportunities across ongoing projects by executing targeted mitigation plans. Validate and verify the complete design and technical documentation , performing commissioning and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) prior to Entry Into Service. Establish strong links and a customer-oriented culture with Design Office interfaces while ensuring Health, Safety, and Product Regulatory Compliance. Evaluate suppliers within Call For Tender procurement processes and support manufacturing up to the final delivery to internal customers.
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:
Education
Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
Experience
Proven experience in electro-mechanical design, validation, verification, and project management (PDR, CDR) focused on test benches and test means technologies. Soft skills: Strong initiative, credibility, customer-minded communication across all organizational levels, and proven ability to work collaboratively in transnational, multi-functional teams. Languages: Negotiation level in both English and Spanish (written and spoken); other languages are a plus. Technical knowledge: Advanced proficiency in 3D CATIA V5, electro-mechanical design, and project management methodologies. Valuable / Nice to have: Experience in tooling, manufacturing processes, interconnection wiring, measurement sensors, or software programming in LabVIEW / VeriStand. WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AN 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 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 environ ment. Special rates on 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: Entry Level 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