Job DescriptionAn opportunity for a Human Factors Test Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Integration Test & Analysis Team within the Flight & Integration Test Centre. Our multicultural, multidisciplinary department is responsible for planning, preparing, and executing integration test activities at subsystem, system, and aircraft levels, covering key platforms such as A330 MRTT, A400M, C295, Eurodrone, SIRTAP, and future systems like FCAS/NGF.

As a Human Factors specialist, you will strengthen our team by driving the evaluation of avionics and mission systems across simulation environments, ground test rigs, and flight test campaigns.No deje pasar esta ocasión, inscríbase rápidamente si su experiencia y habilidades coinciden con lo que se indica en la siguiente descripción.RESPONSIBILITIESPlan and Execute Tests: Define, prepare, and execute Human Factors test campaigns across simulators, subsystem rigs, and aircraft ground and flight tests.Coordinate Cross-Program V&V;: Ensure compliance with program-specific Verification and Validation (V&V;) strategies, reviewing and optimizing test requests and tracking milestone progress.Support Flight Testing: Assist Flight Test Engineers in preparing flight test orders, monitoring real-time telemetry, and delivering in-depth data reduction and safety monitoring.Interface with Design Offices and Certification Authorities to draft Certification Cards, test plans, and Qualification/Certification Test Reports.Enhance Test Methodologies: Optimize data analysis workflows, test tools, and procedures from a Human Factors and ergonomics perspective across all applicable aircraft programs.We are looking forward to meeting you:Education: Aeronautical, Industrial, Systems Engineering degree or a related technical discipline.Experience:



At least 5 years of experience in Human Factors testing within systems integration environments (Simulators, Rigs, or Aircraft level). Strong understanding of core Human Factors concepts (Workload, Situational Awareness, HMI, Usability, Ergonomics), test scales (NASA TLX, Bedford, ISA), and certification processes (COHDA, FAHDA).

Soft Skills: High adaptability to multidisciplinary environments, proactive problem-solving mindset, strong coordination ability, and availability for occasional domestic and international travel to test sites (e.Advanced/negotiation level in English and Spanish.Valuable / Nice to Have: Official certifications/training in Systems Integration & Test; Hybrid model of working when possible.Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.TestingBy submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported toAirbus is committed to supporting flexible working arrangements, fostering sustainable aerospace solutions, and providing efficient and technologically-advanced services in aerospace, defence, and connected services.

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📌 Test Engineer (Human Factors) (Madrid)
🏢 2164 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Madrid