Space Industrialization Test Area Engineer

Airbus; Tres Cantos; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus CRISA in Tres Cantos (Madrid area) seeks an Industrialization Test Area Engineer to drive test equipment deployment and continuous improvement for Space electronic tests. The role emphasizes automation, PLCs, and distributed control, with focus on vacuum, climatic and thermal test campaigns.

We value a strong engineering background (Industrial/Electronic/Aeronautic), English proficiency, and proactive teamwork to support diverse space programs and test activities.

Qualifications

• Higher Education related to Industrial, Electronic, or Aeronautic Engineering.
• 5+ years leading Industrialization/Improvement Projects in Test Areas (Production and Test Systems, Lean, MES).
• Experience with Vacuum systems, Climatic, Thermal chambers and Shakers maintenance and control.
• Digital mindset (automation of tasks, scripting, use of digital design tools and simulators).
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Define, specify, buy, deploy and support for new Industrial Test means (Climatic/Vacuum test chambers and shakers) according to customers requirement and ergonomics standards.
• Lead continuous improvement of the existing Test means, implementing best practices according to Quality, Cost and Time, mainly increasing its automatization approach.
• Managing dedicated software (e.g. LabVIEW).
• Managing automatisms, PLCs programming, HMIs, distributed systems, I/O controls and different communication protocols (TCP/UDP/IP, MOD-BUS, EtherCAT, etc.).
• Programming autonomous controls (programmed relays, thermal control modules).
• Programming remote controls.
• Support and troubleshooting in the shop floor
• Define and execute Preventive and Corrective maintenance plan of Test equipment.
• Provide support to customer (projects) during Vibration, Vacuum and Thermal test campaigns, including technical assessment and contributing actively to find adequate solutions.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Electronic engineering

Aeronautical engineering

English proficiency

Automation scripting

Education

Higher Education related to Industrial, Electronic, or Aeronautic Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Job Description:

A position of Industrialization Test Area Engineer is now open at Airbus CRISA (Airbus Defense & Space) in Tres Cantos (Madrid area). In our industrialization department, our mission is guarantee the technical / digital means needed to execute manufacturing and tests processes for Space Electronic equipment with excellent performance. Our way of working is built upon trust, based on the principles of collaboration & cooperation, autonomy / accountability and flexibility. Our activities are split into missions whose set-up are integrated in different Space business: Launchers, Earth Exploration (Copernicus), Space Exploration (Artemis), Commercial (Telecommunications Satellites).

This is an opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic Technical Team focused on:

• Shape the future based on innovation of our products, new technologies and way of working,


• State of the art product consolidation,


• Continuous Performance improvement.

Be part of our diversity and teamwork culture that propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space. Definitely, we are moved by our passion to make it fly!

Task and accountabilities

We are looking for candidates who are sharing our values and want to make a true impact at Space Electronic business moving things faster, gaining agility, and being Innovative.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Define, specify, buy, deploy and support for new Industrial Test means (Climatic/ vacuum test chambers and shakers) according to customers requirement and ergonomics standards.


• Lead continuous improvement of the existing Test means, implementing best practices according to Quality, Cost and Time, mainly increasing its automatization approach.


• Managing dedicated software (f.i. LabView),


• Managing automatisms, PLCs programming, HMIs, distributed systems, I/O controls and different communication protocols (TCP/UDP/IP, MOD-BUS, EtherCAT, etc.),.


• Programming autonomous controls (programmed relays, thermal control modules,etc.).


• Programming remote controls.


• Support and troubleshooting in the shop floor


• Define and execute Preventive and Corrective maintenance plan of Test equipment.


• Provide support to customer (projects) during Vibration, Vacuum and Thermal test campaigns, including technical assessment and contributing actively to find adequate solutions.

Required skills and experience

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Higher Education (Grade or Master) related to Industrial, Electronic, or Aeronautic Engineering


• At least 5 years experienced leading Industrialization / Improvement Projects in Test Areas (Production and Test Sytems, Lean, MES..)


• Previous experience with Vacuum systems, Climatic, Thermal chambers and Shakers maintenance and control.


• Digital mindset (automation of tasks, scripting, use of digital design tools and simulators)


• Electronic manufacturing and Test processes knowledge will be valued positively


• English Language proficiency


• Proactive, well organized, autonomous and with clear Team Work value


• Continuous improvement orientation


• Customer support approach, including Openness and Flexibility


• Leader and booster for change management


• Keen interest in Space Business

Airbus Crisa provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

Airbus Crisa expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus Crisa does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Crisa 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.

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:

Computadoras, Redes e Ingeniería, SA

Contract Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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