Tactical Comms Lab Test Engineer - Hybrid Role

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Hybrid work

Life insurance

Health insurance

Stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) is seeking a Lab Test Engineer to join the Flight & Integration Test Centre. You will define and execute rig test cases, work with specialized lab equipment, and support IV&V testing across major programs.

The role requires 2–6 years in system testing, strong English/Spanish, and hands-on experience with test datasets, cryptography loading, DOORS; you will collaborate across teams on high-visibility testing campaigns.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Telecommunications, Radiocommunications, Electronics, or Aeronautical Engineering.
• 2–6 years of experience in system testing, IV&V, or hands-on rig testing.
• Strong knowledge of tactical datalinks (Link 16/22, VMF, Mission Comms, SATCOM) and lab test equipment.
• English and Spanish proficiency at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical documentation and test requirements to define Rig Test Cases, Procedures and Specifications for integration rigs.
• Generate test datasets, simulation requirements, test scripts, initialization files, and tactical scenarios before testing.
• Execute rig test procedures and manage pre-run activities (crypto/software loading) using lab equipment like MaTE, AIDASS, TIGER, MIGATO and bus analyzers.
• Assess system behavior post-test and prepare comprehensive reports; support root-cause investigations for problem reports.
• Manage lifecycle of equipment and issues using configuration tools (DOORS, Octane, FTNet).
• Specify and qualify ad-hoc test tools for decoding, recording, emulation and process automation.

Skills

COMMS Systems

Lab equipment

Test data creation

Traceability management

Problem solving

English & Spanish

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DOORS

Octane

FTNet

MIL-STD-1553

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) is seeking a Lab Test Engineer to join the Flight & Integration Test Centre. You will define and execute rig test cases, work with specialized lab equipment, and support IV&V testing across major programs.

The role requires 2–6 years in system testing, strong English/Spanish, and hands-on experience with test datasets, cryptography loading, DOORS; you will collaborate across teams on high-visibility testing campaigns.