Flight Test Instrumentation System Engineer and Operations A job vacancy has arisen in Airbus Defence & Space. The successful applicant will become part of a team based in Sevilla but working in close connection with teams based in different sites.

The primary responsibility is to support the Flight Test Instrumentation System and Operations team, ensuring that flight test means systems are designed, developed, operated and maintained to support all flight testing activities. The successful applicant will join the Engineering Department.

Tasks & accountabilities

Collect flight test means requirements: capturing, challenging and tailoring a solution in close contact with stakeholders and settling/agreeing a flight test means verification and validation strategy.

Support the design and production areas during flight test means integration in air vehicles.

Coordinate with the customer, airworthiness and external stakeholders to ensure the right system is built, collecting evidence to prove that the system on board is fit for purpose and safe through a validation statement.





Operate flight test means (airborne and ground) while adhering to safety standards. Prepare the flight test means for flight, performing necessary functional checks and supporting flight test campaigns.

Process data collected during flight testing activities and provide it to the customer, storing the data according to the required security level.

Maintain flight test means configuration, keeping it in an airworthy condition and performing first‑level troubleshooting when necessary.

Required skills

Degree in Engineering.

3‑5 years of experience.

Spanish mother tongue or equivalent.

Advanced English required.

French and/or German valued.

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 committed to equal opportunities for all.

📌 FTI System Engineer and Operations - Sevilla (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Madrid