Connectivity & COMMS (TCOMS, SCOMS, MCOMS) Lab Test Engineer

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Lab Test Engineer in the field of Communication Systems (Connectivity & Tactical Safety and Mission Comms) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe. The selected candidate will join us as a member of 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 Systems Test Engineer with a background in Military Aircraft Communication Systems specially focused on Aircraft Tactical Datalinks but also on Connectivity Safety Comms and Mission Comms.

• The roles and responsibilities lay within the IV&V activities with the final target of demonstrating the correct systems performance providing the evidences needed for the subsequent testing and clearance processes.

• The testing is performed at different levels from Virtual Testing environments 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.).

• A brief list of typical Systems Under Test within the team is as follows:

• TCOMS: Tactical Communication Systems: e.g. Link 16 and VMF

• SCOMS: Safety Communication Systems: e.g. SATCOM Audio Management Systems V/UHF Radios

• MCOMS: Mission Communication Systems: e.g. UAV Primary/Secondary Data Links payload Video/Datalinks

• CONNECTIVITY Systems: ALIMS (AIRCRAFT LINKS INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) and JRE (Joint Range Extension)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis of technical documentation of all the above-mentioned Systems in combination with the Test Requirements documentation generated by the Design Office in order to build up a coherent set of Rig Test Cases/Procedures to be executed at Rigs together with the creation of the Requirements Specification of those Rigs and their associated Validation Procedures.

• Creation of all other Test Datasets necessary prior to the run time test execution including the creation Simulation Requirements (for TSS) Test Scripts Initialisation Data files Tactical Scenarios etc.

• Execution of the required test steps as described in the Test Procedures including pre-run time activities (Crypto loading Sw Loading (if required) Initialisation etc) and run-time itself (operation of the Rig Test Support System (e.g. MaTE AIDASS SEAS LabView) and other Lab Test Equipment (Bus Analysers Datalink Simulators (e.g. TIGER TACTX MIGATO LEGS etc) data recording and downloading etc

• Analysis of systems behaviour and creation of Test Reporting documentation. Declaration of Equipment/System Problem Reports and management of their lifecycle including root cause investigations.

• Management of associated tools for controlling and reporting processes (e.g. DOORS Octane FTNet DMS PCMS PRMS Agilo etc)

• Specification of ad-hoc Test Tools (for decoding recording translation emulation automation etc) including tool qualification

SKILLS

We are looking for candidates educated in a Telecommunications Industrial-Electronics Engineering or Aeronautical Degree (or a related discipline) with at least 2 years of experience in as many as possible of the above-mentioned systems. We know that due to the specificity of the systems under test Its quite difficult to find candidates fully matching all requirements. Of course the higher the match the better but dont panic since at Airbus we support your personal growth with customized development paths starting from your team colleagues that will provide you with technical training plus coaching support.

You will need skills focused on two main pillars:

• OFF-LAB/RIG:

• Technical knowledge on the COMMS Systems Under Test (modes of operation performance functionalities limitations etc) absolutely independent from the rig environment

• Requirements interpretation partitioning and allocation to build-up segregated Test Procedures and any other Test Data Set required before testing including generic or specific software tooling for requirements traceability and configuration control

• Systems behavior assessment derived from test results including problem investigation skills and the use of generic or specific analysis software tools.

• HANDS-ONLAB/RIG:

• Technical knowledge on the Lab Equipment both Standard or Specific to Tactical Datalinks or Connectivity Systems (sniffers 1553 Databus Analysers TIGER/MIGATO etc)

• Technical knowledge on Test Support Systems controlling the execution sessions and associated capabilities (recording visualisation automatic scripting etc)

• Advanced level in English and Spanish technical and general is required so that meetings presentations and documentation are properly 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 authorisations

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.

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!

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

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