About the Role

A job vacancy has arisen in Airbus Defence & Space. The successful applicant will become part of a team based in Getafe but working in close connection with teams based in different sites. The main responsibilities will consist of supporting the Flight Test Instrumentation System and Operations team and ensure that Flight test means systems are designed, developed, operated and maintained in order to support all flight testing activities. The successful applicant will join Engineering Department.

Responsibilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Collecting the flight test means requirements: capturing, challenging and tailoring a solution in close contact with the stakeholders and settle/agree a flight test means verification and validation strategy.
• Supporting the design and production areas during the process of the flight test means integration in A/C Coordinates with the customer, airworthiness and other external stakeholders in order to ensure that the right system is built, and collect the necessary evidence to prove that the system onboard is fit for purpose and safe through a validation statement.
• Operates the flight test means (airborne and ground) keeping to the safety standards.
• Preparing the FTM for flight performing the necessary functional checks and supporting the flight test campaigns.
• Process the data collected during the flight testing activities and provide to the customer with the necessary data and also stores this data according to the required security level.
• Keeps the FTM configuration under control and in an airworthy condition performing the necessary maintenance and first level troubleshooting when necessary.

Qualifications

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

• Educated to degree level in Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience
• Spanish mother tongue or equivalent English Advanced Level required
• French and / or German will be valued

Benefits

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 subject to working calendar/home location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
• Option to access to special rates in products & benefits.

About Airbus

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. The company has been awarded with the "Top Employers Spain 2023" certification and "Top Employers Europe 2023" by Top Employers Institute.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Job Details

• Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Testing

Important Information

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