Airbus Defence and Space SAU
Aeronautical
TacticalCommunicationsLabTestEngineer
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“Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space SAU. Skills: Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineering, Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V), Complex integration rigs, Virtual testing, Tactical data networks. Analyze technical and design requirements to build coherent Rig Test Cases, procedures, and specifications for global integration rigs. Prepare required test datasets prior to run-time execution, including simulation requirements, test scripts, and tacti”
What You'll Achieve.
demonstrate correct system performance across the Airbus Defence and Space portfolio
Industry & Context.
Proactive problem solver
NATO security clearance eligibility, Eligibility for ITAR/National Export Control authorizations, working under strict timescales
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 4 years of experience in Military Aircraft Communication Systems (Tactical Datalinks, Mission Comms, or Safety Comms), Expertise in systems under test (MIDS Link 16/22, VMF) and lab equipment (bus analyzers, sniffers, or Test Support Systems), NATO security clearance eligibility, Eligibility for ITAR/National Export Control authorizations
Nice to Have
Programming skills for software tooling, automated testing scripts, or advanced requirements traceability tools
What You'll Do.
Analyze technical and design requirements to build coherent Rig Test Cases
and specifications for global integration rigs
Prepare required test datasets prior to run-time execution
including simulation requirements
and tactical scenarios
Run technical test steps utilizing advanced lab equipment
Test Support Systems (MaTE
and specialized datalink simulators
Investigate systems' behavior
author test report documentation
and manage the lifecycle of equipment problem reports
Manage associated configuration and controlling tools (DOORS
Octane) and specify ad-hoc test tools for automation or decoding
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
team-oriented
Communication Scope
Advanced level in English; Advanced level in Spanish
Process & Methodology
manage the lifecycle of equipment problem reports
Full Job Description
****Job Description:**** An opportunity for a **Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer** has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the TADVA3 team as a member of the Flight & Integration Test Centre. Our department is in charge of IV&V (Integration, Verification, and Validation) activities to demonstrate correct system performance across the Airbus Defence and Space portfolio (including Eurofighter, A400M, and Eurodrone). We work in a highly technical and multidisciplinary environment, managing complex integration rigs, virtual testing, and tactical data networks to provide key testing clearances. ## **RESPONSIBILITIES** The main tasks of the jobholder will be: * **Test Design & Specification:** Analyze technical and design requirements to build coherent Rig Test Cases, procedures, and specifications for global integration rigs. * **Dataset & Scenario Creation:** Prepare required test datasets prior to run-time execution, including simulation requirements, test scripts, and tactical scenarios. * **Test Execution:** Run technical test steps utilizing advanced lab equipment, Test Support Systems (MaTE, AIDASS, LabView), and specialized datalink simulators. * **Data Analysis & Reporting:** Investigate systems' behavior, author test report documentation, and manage the lifecycle of equipment problem reports. * **Tool & Process Management:** Manage associated configuration and controlling tools (DOORS, Octane) and specify ad-hoc test tools for automation or decoding. ## **SKILLS** Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you: * **Education:** Telecommunications, Radiocommunications, Electronics, or Aeronautical Engineering degree. * **Experience:** At least 4 years of experience in Military Aircraft Communication Systems (Tactical Datalinks, Mission Comms, or Safety Comms). * **Technical knowledge:** Expertise in systems under test (MIDS Link 16/22, VMF) and la
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