Combat Ground Support Equipment Engineer

Airbus Defence And Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Hybrid model

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock options

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Madrid, is seeking a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Engineer to join the TAS Services Organization, focusing on the Eurofighter programme and other combat platforms. You will identify, design, develop and validate GSE for aircraft operations and maintenance, and provide on-site technical support at customer bases.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English and Spanish, team players, with strong communication skills and a flexible, travel-ready mindset.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Strong team player with open mindset.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Willing to travel and work in multinational teams.
• Creativity to propose new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GSE technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to supplier selection.
• Design follow-up for GSE projects.
• Prototype manufacturing follow-up and validation of equipment on aircraft.
• Prepare GSE recommendations for customers and conduct site surveys.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and support on installation and commissioning of GSEs at customer locations.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Creativity

Job description

Job Description:A new position for a GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defense & Space in Getafe (Madrid area). La siguiente información tiene como objetivo proporcionar a los posibles candidatos una mejor comprensión de los requisitos para este puesto. GSE is a department with a high growth potential that several young colleagues have joined in the last two years.The position will be mainly focused on Eurofighter programme, but will also tackle with the rest of the combat programs under the department responsibility: SIRTAP, Eurodrone and FCAS (Future Combat Air System)GSE is an engineering department in charge of the identification, design, development and validation on aircraft of all ground support equipment needed for the operation and maintenance of the aircrafts in the customer operations.Additionally, it also provides technical support to the Customer in the daily use of the GSEs at the Air Bases.GSE is a key activity for the company as our equipment are used every day in every aircraft and in all Customers around the world.The position is part of the Services Organization (TAS) within Airbus Defence and Space, and in particular in TASSE6 (Ground Support Equipment)The main task and responsibilities for the position are:Preparation of GSE Technical SpecificationsTechnical support to supplier selectionDesign follow-upPrototype Manufacturing follow-upValidation of the equipment on the aircraftQualification and Compatibility TestsOther tasks to be performed:Preparation of GSE recommendations for the Customers.Evaluations (Site Surveys) of the Customer existing capabilities concerning GSEProvide technical assistance to the CustomersSupport on installation and commissioning of GSEs at customer MOBAnalysis of A/C modification and the impact on developed GSEsSkills:Fluent English/Spanish (oral, written)Strong team working with and open mind-setGood verbal and communication skillsFlexibility (work in different environments, ready to travel and work in multinational teams)Creativity to come up with new ideasWhich Benefits will you have as an Airbus employee?:Vacation days plus additional days-off along the yearAttractive salary.Hybrid model of working when possible.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.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 SAUEmployment Type:Permanent-------Experience Level:ProfessionalJob Family:Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services 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 Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. xiphteb Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.SummaryLocation: Getafe AreaType: Full timePosted: 2026-10-14Country: SpainRequisition: JR10435365Posting ID: c88868f06e1c1043efac1fadcc710000

Combat Ground Support Equipment Engineer • Getafe, Madrid, es