Combat Ground Support Equipment Engineer

Airbus Defence And Space; Pinto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Canteen

Kindergarten

Medical office

CSR initiatives

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid area) seeks a GSE Engineer to design, validate and support ground support equipment for aircraft, with emphasis on the Eurofighter program and other combat programs. You will work in a multinational team, handling specifications, testing, and on-aircraft validation across customer bases in a dynamic Services Organization (TAS).

The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, creativity, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Fluent English and Spanish (oral and written).
• Strong team working with an open mind-set and good communication.
• Willingness to travel and work in multinational teams.
• Creativity to develop new ideas and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GSE technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to supplier selection.
• Design follow-up and prototype manufacturing follow-up.
• Validate GSE equipment on aircraft and perform qualification tests.
• Conduct site surveys and evaluate customer capabilities related to GSE.
• Support installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Analyze how aircraft modifications impact GSE development.

Skills

Fluent English/Spanish

Team work

Verbal communication

Travel flexibility

Creative thinking

Job description

Job Description: A new position for a GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defense & Space in Getafe (Madrid area). 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 Specifications Technical support to supplier selection Design follow-up Prototype Manufacturing follow-up Validation of the equipment on the aircraft Qualification and Compatibility Tests Other tasks to be performed: Preparation of GSE recommendations for the Customers Evaluations (Site Surveys) of the Customer existing capabilities concerning GSE Provide technical assistance to the Customers Support on installation and commissioning of GSEs at customer MOB Analysis of A/C modification and the impact on developed GSEs. Skills: Fluent English/Spanish (oral, written) Strong team working with and open mind-set Good verbal and communication skills Flexibility (work in different environments, ready to travel and work in multinational teams) Creativity to come up with new ideas.

Which Benefits will you have as an Airbus employee?:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year
• Attractive 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 SAU Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Customer Eng.& Technical Support&Services < JF-CS-PS. 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.

Combat Ground Support Equipment Engineer • Pinto, Kingdom Of Spain, ES