Test Engineer (Human Factors)

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid model

Canteen on-site

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Development opportunities

Social responsibility initiatives

Zusammenfassung

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Human Factors Test Engineer to join the Integration Test & Analysis Team within the Flight & Integration Test Centre. You will drive evaluation of avionics and mission systems across simulators, rigs, and flight campaigns.

The role requires 5+ years in human factors testing, strong knowledge of workload, SA, HMI and usability, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to test sites such as Seville or Manching.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in Human Factors testing within integration environments.
• Strong knowledge of workload, SA, HMI, usability, ergonomics.
• Experience with test campaigns across simulators, rigs, and aircraft.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Advanced English and Spanish.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute tests across simulators, rigs, and aircraft ground/flight tests.
• Coordinate cross-program V&V strategies and monitor milestones.
• Support flight testing by preparing orders and data analysis.
• Drive certification deliverables and test reports with Design Offices/Authorities.
• Analyze system limitations and draft clear technical rationales for changes.
• Improve test methodologies from a Human Factors perspective across programs.

Kenntnisse

Human Factors testing

Systems integration

HMI usability

NASA TLX

COHDA/FAHDA

Travel willingness

English

Spanish

Security clearance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Ausbildung

Engineering degree (Aeronautical/Industrial/Systems)

Jobbeschreibung

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? 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?

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.
• 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.

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Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Testing

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