FTI System Engineer and Operations - Getafe

Overview Job Description : Flight Test Instrumentation System Engineer and Operations. A job vacancy has arisen in Airbus Defence & Space. The successful applicant will become part of a team based in Getafe but working in close connection with teams based in different sites. The main responsibilities will consist of supporting the Flight Test Instrumentation System and Operations team and ensure that flight test means systems are designed, developed, operated and maintained in order to support all flight testing activities. The successful applicant will join Engineering Department.

Responsibilities Collect flight test means requirements : capturing, challenging and tailoring a solution in close contact with the stakeholders and settle / agree a flight test means verification and validation strategy.

Support the design and production areas during the process of flight test means integration in A / C.

Coordinate with the customer, airworthiness and other external stakeholders in order to ensure that the right system is built, and collect the necessary evidence to prove that the system onboard is fit for purpose and safe through a validation statement.

Operate the flight test means (airborne and ground) keeping to the safety standards. Prepare the FTM for flight performing the necessary functional checks and supporting the flight test campaigns.

Process the data collected during the flight testing activities and provide to the customer with the necessary data and also store this data according to the required security level.

Keep the FTM configuration under control and in an airworthy condition performing the necessary maintenance and first level troubleshooting when necessary.

Required skills Educated to degree level in Engineering

3-5 years of experience

Spanish mother tongue or equivalent

English Advanced Level required

French and / or German will be valued

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US? Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.

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.

Last but not least, the company has been awarded with the “Top Employers Spain 2023” certification and "Top Employers Europe 2023" by Top Employers Institute.

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 : Entry Level

Job Family : Testing

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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.

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