OverviewAs a Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer, you will support the Flight & Integration Test Centre to validate complex communication systems across major Airbus programs.

You'll design rig tests, prepare data and scenarios, execute validation activities, and analyze results to drive reliable system performance.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, handling fault investigations and tool qualification to ensure robust mission-critical communications.

This role combines hands-on testing with data-driven problem solving in a dynamic defense environment.

Compensaciones / BeneficiosVacation days and additional days-off

Hybrid model of working when possible

Life insurance and health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities

ResponsabilidadesDesign and specify coherent rig test cases and procedures from technical documentation for rigs and validation environments

Prepare pre-test data, including simulation requirements, test scripts, initialization files, and tactical scenarios

Execute test steps in virtual, subsystem rig, and general system integration rigs; support on-aircraft ground and flight testing

Assess system behavior, analyze results,



and produce comprehensive test reports

Identify and manage equipment and system problem reports throughout their lifecycle

Manage lifecycle tools (DOORS, Octane, FTNet) and specify/qualify custom test tools (decoding, emulation, automation)

Requisitos principales2 to 6 years of system testing experience in Tactical/Mission/Safety Communication systems or similar

Deep knowledge of COMMS Systems Under Test (Link /VMF, SATCOM, V/UHF Radios, Comm Servers) and related test tools

Hands-on experience with lab equipment and simulators (e.g., Databus Analysers, TIGER, MIGATO, LEGS, AIDASS, LabView)

Requirements interpretation, test scripting, and systems behavior assessment

Advanced level in English and Spanish (written and spoken)

Active NATO security clearance (or eligibility) and ITAR/National Export Control eligibility

Proactive problem solver

Open-minded

Team player

COMMS Systems Under Test (Tactical Datalinks, Link /VMF, SATCOM, V/UHF Radios, Comm Servers)

Lab equipment and simulators (e.g., Databus Analysers, TIGER, MIGATO, LEGS, AIDASS, LabView)

Test scripting and data analysis

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