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Design & Development Lab Test Means Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Airbus

Job Location:

Getafe - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 9 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Design & Development Lab Test Means Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Laboratory Test Means Team for all Airbus Defence and Space programs. The jobholder will reinforce our department taking responsibility for the design manufacturing modification and maintenance activities of functional and software test benches while managing suppliers and supporting aircraft equipment logistics across ongoing projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

Manage the design manufacturing development retrofit and maintenance of functional software and electronic test benches across Airbus programs.
Analyze program requirements to specify design build and deliver Lab Test Means and test solution systems adhering to Quality Time Cost and Performance targets.
Define test means specifications drive supplier selection for subcontracted activities and perform project management during the realization phase.
Control configuration management for aircraft equipment populated on test means ensuring export control compliance and handling logistics movements.
Execute budget provision planning tendering Product Regulatory Compliance engineering activities verification procedures components verification and commissioning.
Collaborate closely with operating and maintenance teams providing 2nd level support on existing test benches.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

Education: Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical Industrial Electronics or a related discipline).
Experience: 1 - 2 years of experience in Lab Test Means (LTM) design.
Soft skills: Strong project management and customer-focused communication abilities with a high capacity to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and handle change management.
Languages: Advanced level in English (written and spoken); Spanish is highly recommended.
Technical knowledge: Lab Test Means architecture design configuration control export control compliance and Product Regulatory Compliance engineering.
Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience in modification and maintenance activities of functional and software test benches will be highly valued.

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 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.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Special rates on products & benefits.

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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.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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