Job Description: Airbus Helicopters is looking for a V&V; and Simulation Systems Engineer (f/m) based in Getafe (Madrid metropolitan area). We are looking for passionate individuals to join a cross-divisional project that will shape the future of autonomous flight for UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) and enable 24/7 mission capabilities in the most challenging operational conditions. The position is in the System Design Office, functionally attached to the Head of Mission Systems and reports operationally to the Research and Innovation Leader in Spain.
Your working environment:
You will be based in Getafe, Airbus’s third-largest site globally where all three divisions converge. Madrid offers an unparalleled lifestyle for those looking to balance a high-impact career with a vibrant cultural scene. You will collaborate closely with various Engineering departments within Airbus Helicopters and the Helicopter Programs.
Your challenges:
- V&V; Strategy Leadership: Define and streamline the transition of the Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V;)



strategy to ensure all technical requirements for autonomous flight are met.
- Simulation Infrastructure Development: Lead the development of advanced simulation environments to host real-time models of virtual aircraft systems and autonomy functions.
- SIL & HIL Orchestration: Oversee the end-to-end integration and testing using Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments for complex algorithm validation.
- Test Campaign Planning: Contribute to the definition of comprehensive ground-based and flight test plans, ensuring evidence capture for safety-related parameters.
- Safety Case Support: Partner with Safety and Airworthiness teams to ensure a robust system safety case through high-fidelity simulation and hazard mitigation testing.
- Digital Twin & Model Capitalization: Analyze and capitalize on technical data from simulations and flight tests, ensuring a valuable handover of project learnings.
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📌 V&V and Simulation Systems Engineer (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Getafe