Job Description: An opportunity for a *Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer* has arisen within *Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid)*.
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, A400 M, 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.
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., 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., Specify and qualify* ad-hoc test tools for decoding, recording, translation, emulation, and process automation.
Education:* Degree or Master's in Telecommunications, Radiocommunications, Electronics, or Aeronautical Engineering.
~*Experience:* Between 2 to 6 years of experience in system testing, IV& V activities, or hands-on rig testing (demonstrable testing background is highly preferred over pure design).
~*Deep understanding of COMMS Systems Under Test (Tactical Datalinks like Link 16/2

📌 Airbus - tactical communications lab test engineer (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Getafe