Overview In this role you will support IV&V; testing for critical tactical communications systems in a multidisciplinary Lab and Ground/Flight testing environment. You will work with cross-functional teams to build rig test cases, create datasets and scenarios, and run tests using specialized equipment. Your work enables conclusive validation of communication systems across major defense programs.

This is a hands-on engineering position at Airbus Getafe, offering exposure to cutting-edge test strategies and a culture of excellence.

Compensaciones / Ventajas Vacation days plus additional days-off

Attractive salary and special bonus payments

Hybrid working model when possible

Collective transport service

Life and health insurance

Employee stock options or study grants

Responsabilidades Define and build test rigs, procedures and requirements from technical documentation

Create test datasets, simulation requirements, test scripts, and tactical scenarios

Execute rig tests, manage pre-run activities and runtime operation with lab equipment

Analyze test results, prepare reports, and support root-cause investigations





Manage equipment and issue lifecycle using configuration/tracking tools

Specify and qualify ad-hoc test tools for decoding, recording, emulation, and automation

Requisitos principales 2–6 years of experience in system testing, IV&V; activities, or hands-on rig testing

Deep understanding of tactical datalinks and connectivity systems (Link 16/22, VMF, SATCOM, ALIMS)

Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (MIL-STD-1553 analyzers, sniffers, datalink simulators) and test support systems

Experience in requirement partitioning, test data creation, and traceability management

Proactive problem solving, autonomy under milestones within cross-functional teams

English and Spanish proficiency at an advanced level

Eligible for NATO Security Clearance and ITAR/National Export Control authorizations

Proactive problem solver adaptable rigorous

COMMS Systems Under Test (Tactical Datalinks)

MIL-STD-1553 bus analyzers and sniffers datalink simulators and test support systems

📌 Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Madrid