Hybrid Lab Test Engineer, Tactical Communications

Airbus; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock options

Study grants

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe is seeking a Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer to join the Flight & Integration Test Centre. You will design rig test cases, prepare pre-test data, and execute tests on virtual and physical rigs, supporting on-aircraft testing and data analysis.

The role requires 2–6 years in system testing of tactical communications, strong knowledge of Datalinks (Link 16/22/VMF) and LabVIEW-based tools, plus English and Spanish proficiency and NATO/ITAR

Qualifications

• Education: BSc or MSc degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Radiocommunications, Industrial ( Electronics ) Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 2 to 6 years of experience in system testing (hands-on or hands-off rig testing) in Tactical/Mission/Safety Communication systems or similar technologies.
• Technical knowledge: Deep knowledge of COMMS Systems Under Test (Tactical Datalinks like Link 16/22/VMF, SATCOM, V/UHF Radios, Comm Servers) and test support tools.
• Hands-on experience with Lab Equipment and Simulators (e.g., 1553 Databus Analysers, TIGER, MIGATO, LEGS, AIDASS, LabView).
• Requirements interpretation, test scripting, and systems behavior assessment.
• Languages: Advanced level in both English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Design & Specification: Analyze technical documentation and design requirements to build coherent Rig Test Cases, procedures, and test specifications for Rigs and validation environments.
• Test Preparation: Create necessary pre-test data sets, including simulation requirements, test scripts, initialization files, and tactical scenarios.
• Execution & Integration: Execute test steps on Virtual Testing environments, Subsystem Rigs, and Global System Integration Rigs (operating tools like MaTE, AIDASS, or datalink simulators), as well as supporting on-aircraft ground and flight testing.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Assess system behavior, analyze test results, and generate comprehensive test reporting documentation.
• Problem Management: Identify, declare, and manage Equipment and System Problem Reports throughout their lifecycle, performing deep-root cause investigations.
• Tooling & Process Management: Manage lifecycle control tools (DOORS, Octane, FTNet) and specify custom test tools (decoding, emulation, automation) including their qualification.

Skills

Tactical Datalinks

Lab Equipment

System testing

Data analysis

Team player

Autonomous

Education

BSc or MSc in Telecommunications Engineering or related

Tools

LabView

DOORS

Octane

FTNet

AIDASS

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe is seeking a Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer to join the Flight & Integration Test Centre. You will design rig test cases, prepare pre-test data, and execute tests on virtual and physical rigs, supporting on-aircraft testing and data analysis.

The role requires 2–6 years in system testing of tactical communications, strong knowledge of Datalinks (Link 16/22/VMF) and LabVIEW-based tools, plus English and Spanish proficiency and NATO/ITAR