Integration & Test Management (Military Derivatives)

Airbus; Getafe; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe seeks an Integration & Test Manager to lead flight and ground test strategy for military aircraft programs. You will drive the V&V lifecycle from early development through rig testing, FTI integration, flight test campaigns and certification.

You will coordinate with the Design Authority, Test Center, Airbus Commercial and partners, define requirements, manage test benches, and mitigate risks while controlling flight hour costs.

Qualifications

• Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in systems engineering, V&V, or aircraft testing.
• Experience across multiple programs (commercial and defense) is valued.
• Proficient in English and Spanish; French a plus.
• Willingness to travel monthly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a mature Simulation & Test Strategy from concept to certification/qualification.
• Define stakeholder requirements and structured development processes based on the Vee-model.
• Lead the definition, development, commissioning, and execution of test rigs/test benches and Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI).
• Coordinate aircraft test bench integration with manufacturing and manage test execution on ground and during flight campaigns.
• Drive problem-solving and risk mitigation during high-intensity test campaigns; control flight hour costs and meet milestones.
• Act as primary technical contact across multidisciplinary teams (Airbus Commercial, external partners, military end-users).

Skills

Systems engineering

V&V

Aircraft testing

Development programs

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

French proficiency

FTI expertise

Education

Aeronautical/Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

FTI

Job description

Job Description: An opportunity for an Integration & Test Management has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the V&V and Test Strategy Team, leading the overall flight and ground test strategy for key Military Aircraft Programs. Working at the forefront of aircraft development, the team acts as the central interface between the Design Authority, Test Center, Airbus Commercial, and key stakeholders. The jobholder will drive the complete V&V lifecycle from early development through rig testing, FTI integration, flight test campaigns, and final system certification/qualification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be: Develop and execute a mature, optimized Simulation & Test Strategy (from concept to certification/qualification) in liaison with the Design Authority, Test Center, and key stakeholders. Define stakeholder requirements, set up structured development processes based on the Vee-model, and manage compliance matrices for civil certification and military acceptance. Lead the definition, development, commissioning, and execution of test rigs/test benches, as well as Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) for prototype data capture. Coordinate aircraft test bench integration with manufacturing and manage test execution both on ground test setups and aircraft test centres prior to flight campaigns. Drive problem-solving and risk mitigation during high-intensity test campaigns to optimise test execution, control flight hour costs, and adhere to program milestones. Act as the primary technical contact and coordinator across multidisciplinary teams, including Airbus Commercial, external industrial partners and military end-users.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? We are looking forward to know you: Education: Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering degree, or a related technical discipline. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, V&V, aircraft testing, or development programs. Multi-program experience (especially across commercial and defense platforms) is highly valued. Soft skills: Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities, high time-management skills under pressure, structured problem-solving mindset, and high adaptability. Languages: Fluent Spanish & English (both written & spoken). French proficiency is a strong plus. Technical knowledge: In-depth understanding of the V-model development lifecycle, systems V&V processes, test bench definition/operation, Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI), and financial/milestone planning. Valuable / Nice to have: Background in Airbus Commercial programs or mixed commercial/military development; experience dealing with military customer interfaces. Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently to test locations (including short trips for workshops and extended stays/weeks for flight test campaigns). Common frequency: 1 travel per month.

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 the work‑line 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 in products & benefits.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Testing

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