Job Description:

• An opportunity for an Aircraft Communication Systems Test Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe. The selected candidate will join TADVA-TL3 “Communications & Datalinks SP” within the Flight & Integration Test Centre
• Are you someone who enjoys getting hands-on with complex systems, interrogating data generated on them and rigorously assessing their performance?
• Are you someone who needs to see tangible results, excited by technical challenges, fault finding and resolving technical problems with creative solutions with a digital mind-set?
• If so, we would love to have you as part of our team!

The position in a nutshell:

• We are looking for a Test Engineer in the perimeter of Aircraft Communication Systems. Therefore, the roles and responsibilities lay within the IV&V activities with the final target of demonstrating the correct performance of Airborne Communication Systems
• The testing is performed at different levels, from Virtual Testing stages up to Laboratory Subsystem and Global System Integration Rigs but eventually giving also support to on-Aircraft Ground & Flight testing if required.
• The team gives support to all the different programs within the Spanish Airbus Defence and Space portfolio (Eurofighter, A400M, Derivatives, Light & Medium, Eurodrone, SIRTAP, Helicopters, FCAS, etc.).
• Examples of Comms, Networking & Connectivity systems under test are the following ones:

RESPONSIBILITIES/MAIN TASKS

• The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• - Preparation of all datasets necessary prior to the run time test execution, including the creation and maintenance of Rig Test Cases/Procedures, assessment of test concepts/strategies, etc.
• - Operation of the Rig Test Equipment (both standard and special-to-type equipment) during run time exercises, including Initialisation protocolos, Crypto Loading, etc.
• - Analysis of system behavior and test results and creation of respective Test Reporting documentation, in liaison with the corresponding Design Office specialists
• - Creation of specific failure reporting (System Problem Reports) and management of their lifecycle, including root cause investigation

SKILLS and HIGHER EDUCATION

We are looking for candidates educated in a Telecommunications, Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree (or a related discipline) with the following skills and experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in Radiofrequency Communications Systems Engineering and at least 1 year experience in testing environments for complex systems
• Knowledge and/or experience in the following disciplines will be very positively valued:
  • General Test Support Systems, especially MaTE, AIDASS, SEAS, LabView, etc.
  • Digital data-buses (Ethernet, 1553B, ARINC429, etc.)
  • Software programming languages (Python, MatLab, Scripting, etc) and big data analysis tools
  • Ethernet Standards including network security technologies (Firewall, VPN, IPSEC/GRE, AES…)
  • Routers, Switches, management and monitoring systems, CISCO, QoS, VoIP
  • Reporting processes and tools (DOORS, Octane, FTNet, DMS, PCMS, PRMS, Agilo, etc)
  • Advanced level in English and Spanish, technical and general, so that face to face negotiations can properly be managed.

ATTITUDES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for candidates that match the following attitudes and requirements:

• Pro-active approach to problem solving and decision making
• Open-minded, team spirit minded, rigorous and autonomous with a can-do mindset
• Ability to work under strict timescales and milestones as part of an integrated and multifunctional team
• High adaptability to work on new topics, new programs with good networking skills
• NATO security clearance in force (or equivalent) or at least being eligible for it by the recognized authorities.
• Be eligible for ITAR and National Export Control coverage 

Not a 100 match? Don’t worry, Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions, starting from your team colleagues that will provide you with training, and coaching support.

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

Remember that in Airbus you will enjoy:

• Attractive salary and special bonus payments
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development possibilities, working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities.
• Special social benefits
• On-site-facilities, including canteen and medical services
• Work/Life Balance focus, including hybrid working schemes, nursery school, etc.
• And many other benefits that are awaiting you

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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