Test Engineer (Human Factors)

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Attractive salary

On-site facilities

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Spain, seeks a Test Specialist focused on Human Factors within Integration Test & Analysis. You will support simulators, labs and aircraft tests, coordinating with multiple domains and program offices to ensure proper V&V coverage.

Applicants should have 5+ years in Human Factors for integration testing, with proficiency in English and Spanish, and willingness to travel to other sites as needed. Hybrid working when possible.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in Human Factors within Integration Testing.
• Experience with simulation, rigs, and aircraft level testing.
• Knowledge of HMI, workload, and usability concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Act as Test Specialist for Human Factors across platforms in Getafe.
• Support test planning, execution, data analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate with Test Centre domains and design offices.
• Prepare flight test orders and assist telemetry testing as needed.
• Interface with authorities and program offices for certification.

Conocimientos

Human Factors

Test Experience

Coordination

English & Spanish

Travel Ready

Descripción del empleo

At Airbus Defence and Space, the domain 'Integration Test & Analysis' in Getafe (Spain) is looking for additional staff in the perimeter of Human Factors Engineering Testing within the Avionics and Mission Systems area supporting cross-program activities. The successful applicant will become part of the team based in Getafe (although depending on programs' workload it may also require support to testing activities during short-mid periods of time in other sites as Seville, Manching, Air Force Bases, etc.).

The COC 'Flight & Integration Test Centre', in the engineering cluster 'Aircraft and Systems' from Airbus Defence and Space, is responsible for the planning, preparation and implementation of all integration test activities at subsystem, system and A/C level as well for analysing test data and reporting results and providing the necessary evidence. In addition, it develops, produces, qualifies and supplies all the test means necessary to carry out all types of tests; not only for the integration tests under its own responsibility, but also to support the self-test activities in the early development phase or to carry out hardware and software tests before its integration. As of today, the main customers are the current aircraft programs A330 MRTT, A400M, C295, Eurodrone, SIRTAP and NGF and FCAS are also part of it.

We are currently looking for a Test Specialist (mainly devoted to Human Factors), within Integration Test & Analysis scope, for the Spanish perimeter of TADVA at Getafe site, who will help us to prepare, support, execute, analyse and report all related Human Factor test activities on sub-system/system and A/C level for avionics and mission integration scope in accordance with the requirements of the program-specific V&V plans in a technical work environment with continuously increasing complexity.

If you have a technical background as engineer with testing competences, and also feel comfortable in the technical coordination tasks among Test Centre domains, and relevant design offices, take advantage of this unique opportunity for a very varied, interesting and challenging job.

Main Activities

• Act as Test Specialist for Human Factors across all platforms (excluding Eurofighter), located in Getafe, covering from Simulators, Subsystem Rigs (Labs) to Aircraft Ground & Flight test activities, reporting directly to the HO TADVA10 as well as to HO Test Integration & Analysis (TADVA) and Test Program managers.
• Support Integrated Test Team forum within activities scope.
• Support for development, certification, qualification and production activities according to Test Program requirements. Ensure & support appropriate V&V strategy for these activities. Follow-up of test progress.
• Participate in the elaboration of Test planning; review, optimise and challenge Test Requests.
• Coordinate with Test Framework and instrumentation domain to define proper means for required data reduction, monitoring and analysis.
• Interface with DO, AW and certification authorities, supporting test activities on certification meetings, write Certification/Qualification Cards and test plans and Certification/Qualification Test Reports.
• Assist Flight Test Engineer in preparation of Flight Test or simulator sessions: support FTE to write and/or prepare flight test order; follow test in telemetry and provide safety monitoring when needed; follow-up and provide expertise of test data reduction and detailed analysis; organise external Flight Test campaigns.
• Interface and coordinate with Test Integrators, Design Offices, Chief Engineering Office and Program Offices. Provide expertise to system architecture and design definition from a Human Factors’ point of view.
• Provide analysis and validation support of A/C limitations.
• Write and/or analyse Snags providing the rationale for its closure or requesting design modifications.
• Optimise test data analysis methodologies and procedures and manage priorities.

Required Skills

We are looking for candidates with at least 5 years of experience in Human Factor aspects within Integration Testing (Simulators/RIG/AC Level) and the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of common Human Factors concepts such as Workload, Situational Awareness, usability, HMI, errors management, fatigue, ergonomics and the ways to assess them.
• Knowledge of Human Factors Test Scales and Evaluation Methodologies (Bedford, NASA TLX, ISA, …).
• Experience in Human Factors Development and Certification Processes (COHDA, FAHDA, Local and Global Evaluations, …).
• Knowledge of Integration & Test route map.
• Highly focused on complying with timescales and milestones.
• Open‑minded to offer new ideas for improving processes and tools.
• Available for travel and be prepared to work in several locations.
• Any official formation in Integration and Test will be valued.
• Technical negotiation level in English and Spanish.
• NATO SECRET will be valued.

Benefits

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 throughout the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work‑life balance.
• 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.

Equality and Diversity

Airbus 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.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].