Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Test Engineer - Flight Physics

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

A vacancy for a Test Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defense & Space in Getafe Spain. The successful applicant will join the Integration Test & Analysis department - Flight Physics

Mission of the department and skill group

At Integration Test & Analysis - Flight Physics we are at the heart of aircraft development, and the value it delivers to our customers providing independent testing being the first internal customer of Engineering. Our main mission is to provide testing services to all development loops along product/solution lifecycle to all flying platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Challenge and harmonize test orders/test requests in line with test strategy.
Defines in detail the test method and means for ground and flight test.
Defines measurements plans with instrumentation specialists for flight test.
Ensures test quality on external deliveries.
Defines and writes test procedures and test cases.
Contributes to elaboration of Flight Test program.
Manages usage of telemetry room to perform real time analysis and support to flight test.
Validates measurements and test results.
Reports of the identified and classified problems in the associated reporting tools and/or with project/development agreed way of reports.
Shares the test results and conclusion with the design responsible.
Performs verification for experimental flight approval.
Contributes to the development, renewal and strategy for test means and testing process.
Supports to secure the achievement of the integration maturity in line with planning.

REQUIRED SKILLS

As the successful candidate you will have to be able to demonstrate some of the following skills and competencies:

Applicants must have an Aeronautical Engineering Master degree or related discipline background with some previous experience in one of the following technical flight physics disciplines.
- Aerodynamics
- Flight Mechanics
- Aircraft Performance & Anemometry
- Flight testing experience would be a plus
Programming skills in Python and/or Matlab
You show an interest in pioneering the use of the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics.
You must have a good level of communication in English.
Your positive energy and motivation enthuses your team. You are willing to master your responsibilities in an empowered international environment.
You are curious, always ready to learn and enjoy sharing your knowledge with your colleagues.
You enjoy taking responsibility for your ideas and make them happen.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social 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 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.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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