Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description: An opportunity for a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The mission of Flight Tests Instrumentation Architecture & Equipment is to provide Flight Test Means to gather data from the test object (on A/C) for further evaluation. Our range of capabilities covers special systems, quick response, diverse technologies (sensors, data acquisition, telemetry), and manufacturing capability. The selected candidate will join a multicultural team responsible for the full life cycle of a Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) installation for development aircraft, from conception to deployment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and define Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) installations onboard Flight Test Aircrafts for the Eurofighter program, compiling and analyzing requirements for HW, SW, and digital systems. Develop and prepare FTI documentation for A/C installation Design Offices and Laboratory Facilities, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and time procedures. Coordinate and manage general FTI activities, including budget, export control, stock, spares, and Verification & Validation (V&V) activities with main stakeholders. Implement updates during the development phase and provide technical support to investigate and solve in-service anomalies. Evaluate "Make or Buy" processes and explore new instrumentation technologies to meet future project needs. SKILLS: Education: Aeronautical, Electronics, or Telecommunications Engineering degree or a related discipline. Experience: Previous professional experience in Testing Activities and data acquisition system expertise (analog, digital, bus signals, routers, and switches). Technical knowledge: Telemetry equipment, Radio Frequency chains, WAN/LAN protocols stack (TCP/UDP, IP, PTP), and Network Simulation tools (Wireshark, IPerf). Soft skills: Methodical, organized, and assertive profile with high proactivity, team spirit to work under pressure, and strong negotiation capabilities. Languages: Advanced level in English. Valuable / Nice to have: Programming skills in LUA, LabVIEW, or Python; familiarity with Airbus/military tools (Sabre, STILo, RODAS, DOORS, A400M FTI Block Diagrams). WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? 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 in some sites. Benefits such as 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. 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 ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Testing By 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. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey. 👉 Learn more