Job Description:
An opportunity for a Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
Department Mission
The selected candidate will join the Flight & Integration Test Centre. Our department is in charge of Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V;) testing across all major defense programs within the Spanish portfolio (Eurofighter, A400M, MRTT, C295, Eurodrone, SIRTAP, Helicopters, and FCAS).
We are a multidisciplinary and dynamic team passionate about solving complex technical challenges, conducting hands-on tests from Virtual Environments and Laboratory Rigs up to supporting Ground & Flight testing, ensuring the maximum performance and clearance of critical Tactical, Mission, Safety, and Connectivity Communication Systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze technical documentation and test requirements to define and build coherent Rig Test Cases, Procedures, and Requirement Specifications for integration rigs.
Generate required test datasets, simulation requirements, test scripts, initialization files,



and tactical scenarios prior to test execution.
Execute rig test procedures, managing pre-run activities (crypto/software loading) and run-time operation using specialized lab equipment (e.g., MaTE, AIDASS, TIGER, MIGATO) and bus analyzers.
Assess system behavior post-test execution, preparing comprehensive test reports and supporting root-cause investigations for declared problem reports.
Manage the lifecycle of equipment and system issues using dedicated configuration and tracking tools (e.g., DOORS, Octane, FTNet).
Specify and qualify ad-hoc test tools for decoding, recording, translation, emulation, and process automation.
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply We are looking forward to knowing you:
Education: Degree or Master’s in Telecommunications, Radiocommunications, Electronics, or Aeronautical Engineering.
Experience: Between 2 to 6 years of experience in system testing, IV

📌 Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Getafe