Test Engineer (Human Factors)

Airbus SE; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Life insurance

Stock options

Retirement plan

Kindergarten

On-site canteen

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe, Madrid region, seeks a Human Factors Test Engineer to join the Integration Test & Analysis Team. You will plan, execute HF test campaigns across simulators, rigs and aircraft, and work with Certification Authorities to draft test plans and reports.

The role requires at least 5 years in HF testing within systems integration, strong knowledge of HF concepts, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Human Factors testing within systems integration environments (Simulators, Rigs, or Aircraft level).
• Strong understanding of core Human Factors concepts (Workload, Situational Awareness, HMI, Usability, Ergonomics).
• Familiarity with verification & validation (V&V) strategies and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Human Factors test campaigns across simulators, rigs, and aircraft tests.
• Coordinate cross-program V&V strategies and track milestone progress.
• Support flight testing and monitor real-time telemetry and data reduction.
• Draft Certification Cards, test plans, and Certification/Qualification Test Reports with authorities.
• Analyze system limitations and propose design changes with clear rationale.
• Enhance data analysis workflows and test tools from a HF/ergonomics perspective.

Skills

Human Factors

Systems integration

Test campaigns

Flight tests

English & Spanish

Security clearance

Education

Aeronautical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Systems Engineering

Tools

NASA TLX

Bedford

ISA

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity for a Human Factors Test Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Integration Test & Analysis Team within the Flight & Integration Test Centre. Our multicultural, multidisciplinary department is responsible for planning, preparing, and executing integration test activities at subsystem, system, and aircraft levels, covering key platforms such as A330 MRTT, A400M, C295, Eurodrone, SIRTAP, and future systems like FCAS/NGF. As a Human Factors specialist, you will strengthen our team by driving the evaluation of avionics and mission systems across simulation environments, ground test rigs, and flight test campaigns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and Execute Tests: Define, prepare, and execute Human Factors test campaigns across simulators, subsystem rigs, and aircraft ground and flight tests.
• Coordinate Cross-Program V&V: Ensure compliance with program-specific Verification and Validation (V&V) strategies, reviewing and optimizing test requests and tracking milestone progress.
• Support Flight Testing: Assist Flight Test Engineers in preparing flight test orders, monitoring real-time telemetry, and delivering in-depth data reduction and safety monitoring.
• Drive Certification & Deliverables: Interface with Design Offices and Certification Authorities to draft Certification Cards, test plans, and Qualification/Certification Test Reports.
• Resolve Technical Discrepancies: Analyze system limitations, author snag reports, and deliver clear technical rationales for snag closure or required design modifications.
• Enhance Test Methodologies: Optimize data analysis workflows, test tools, and procedures from a Human Factors and ergonomics perspective across all applicable aircraft programs.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to meeting you:

• Education: Aeronautical, Industrial, Systems Engineering degree or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Human Factors testing within systems integration environments (Simulators, Rigs, or Aircraft level).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of core Human Factors concepts (Workload, Situational Awareness, HMI, Usability, Ergonomics), test scales (NASA TLX, Bedford, ISA), and certification processes (COHDA, FAHDA).
• Soft Skills: High adaptability to multidisciplinary environments, proactive problem-solving mindset, strong coordination ability, and availability for occasional domestic and international travel to test sites (e.g., Seville, Manching, Air Force Bases).
• Languages: Advanced/negotiation level in English and Spanish.
• Valuable / Nice to Have: Official certifications/training in Systems Integration & Test; active NATO SECRET security clearance (or eligibility to obtain it).

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS 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.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Testing

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