A temporary opportunity for a

Structural Test Laboratory Engineer

has arisen within

Airbus in Getafe (Madrid) .

The Structural Integrity & Test organization (TADAT) is seeking a highly motivated

Structural Test Laboratory Engineer

to join the

Structural Test Laboratory & Systems Area (TADAT2) . This role is a fixed-term position to cover an internal paternity leave (19CW duration).

In this pivotal role, you will ensure the success of the Production Planning, Assembly, and Engineering Support domain (one of the fundamental pillars of our organization). You will be responsible for bridging the gap between complex structural analysis and physical validation, ensuring that our testing capabilities meet the highest standards of aeronautical excellence.

You will report directly to the Head of Structural Test Laboratory & Systems (TADAT2).

Reponsabilities
Laboratory & Test Management

Workload & Resource Management: Oversee shopfloor workload, manage laboratory resources, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely project delivery.

Operational Oversight:



Manage a multidisciplinary working environment involving office-based engineers, workshop teams (mechanical and electrical), and external stakeholders.

Project Planning: Prepare internal project proposals, including detailed estimations of time, cost, and resource expenditure.

Performance Monitoring: Monitor adherence to planning targets and implement effective countermeasures in the event of plan/vigente variances.

Technical Engineering & Support

Testing Scope: Oversee a wide range of structural testing subdomains, including static and fatigue tests, damage tolerance, stiffness, bird impact, dynamic tests, and calibration for in-flight load measurement.

Design & Analysis Support: Provide expert technical support to the Structural Design and Structural Analysis departments throughout the entire product development and maintenance life-cycle.

Manufacturing & Services Support: Act as a technical poin

📌 Structural Test Production Planning, Assembly and Engineering Support Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Madrid