Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Engineer

Location: Getafe (Madrid)
Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU
Responsibilities

Collect, capture, and challenge flight test means requirements in close contact with stakeholders to define and agree on a verification and validation strategy.
Support the design and production teams during the integration process of flight test means within the aircraft.
Coordinate with customers, airworthiness authorities, and external stakeholders to collect evidence and issue validation statements ensuring onboard systems are fit for purpose and safe.
Operate airborne and ground flight test means in compliance with safety standards, preparing functional checks and supporting active flight test campaigns.
Process and securely store flight test data according to required security classifications and deliver necessary data to the customer.
Maintain FTM configuration in airworthy condition by executing maintenance protocols and performing first-level troubleshooting as needed.
Skills

Education: Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Industrial, Systems,



or related discipline).
Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in systems engineering or flight test operations.
Soft skills: High adaptability to work on complex topics, strong collaboration capabilities, and effective networking skills across multi-site teams.
Languages: Native/Fluent level in Spanish and Advanced level in English (both written & spoken).
Technical knowledge: Systems Engineering methodology and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Valuable / Nice to have: Proficiency in French and/or German will be valued.
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 in some sites.
Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office

📌 Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Madrid