Connectivity & COMMS (TCOMS, SCOMS, MCOMS) Lab Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Lab Test Engineer in the field of Communication Systems (Connectivity & Tactical, Safety and Mission Comms) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe. The selected candidate will join us as a member of the Flight & Integration Test Centre.

Are you someone who enjoys getting hands-on with complex systems, interrogating data generated on them and rigorously assessing their performance? Are you someone who needs to see tangible results, excited by technical challenges, fault finding and resolving technical problems with creative solutions with a digital mind-set?

If so, we would love to have you as part of our team!

The position in a nutshell:

• We are looking for a Systems Test Engineer with a background in Military Aircraft Communication Systems specially focused on Aircraft Tactical Datalinks but also on Connectivity, Safety Comms and Mission Comms.
  
• The roles and responsibilities lay within the IV&V activities with the final target of demonstrating the correct system’s performance providing the evidences needed for the subsequent testing and clearance processes.
  
• The testing is performed at different levels, from Virtual Testing environments up to Laboratory Subsystem and Global System Integration Rigs but eventually giving also support to on-Aircraft Ground & Flight testing if required.
  
• The team gives support to all the different programs within the Spanish Airbus Defence and Space portfolio (Eurofighter, A400M, Derivatives, Light & Medium, Eurodrone, SIRTAP, Helicopters, FCAS, etc.).
  
• A brief list of typical Systems Under Test within the team is as follows:
  
• TCOMS: Tactical Communication Systems : e.g., Link 16 and VMF
  
• SCOMS : Safety Communication Systems: e.g., SATCOM, Audio Management Systems, V/UHF Radios
  
• MCOMS : Mission Communication Systems: e.g., UAV Primary/Secondary Data Links, payload Video/Datalinks
  
• CONNECTIVITY Systems: ALIMS (AIRCRAFT LINKS INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) and JRE (Joint Range Extension)
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis of technical documentation of all the above-mentioned Systems, in combination with the Test Requirements documentation generated by the Design Office, in order to build up a coherent set of Rig Test Cases/Procedures to be executed at Rigs, together with the creation of the Requirements Specification of those Rigs and their associated Validation Procedures.
  
• Creation of all other Test Datasets necessary prior to the run time test execution, including the creation Simulation Requirements (for TSS), Test Scripts, Initialisation Data files, Tactical Scenarios, etc.
  
• Execution of the required test steps as described in the Test Procedures, including pre-run time activities (Crypto loading, Sw Loading (if required), Initialisation, etc) and run-time itself (operation of the Rig Test Support System (e.g., MaTE, AIDASS, SEAS, LabView) and other Lab Test Equipment (Bus Analysers, Datalink Simulators (e.g., TIGER, TACTX, MIGATO, LEGS, etc), data recording and downloading, etc
  
• Analysis of systems' behaviour and creation of Test Reporting documentation. Declaration of Equipment/System Problem Reports and management of their lifecycle, including root cause investigations.
  
• Management of associated tools for controlling and reporting processes (e.g., DOORS, Octane, FTNet, DMS, PCMS, PRMS, Agilo, etc)
  
• Specification of ad-hoc Test Tools (for decoding, recording, translation, emulation, automation, etc), including tool qualification
  

SKILLS

We are looking for candidates educated in a Telecommunications, Industrial-Electronics Engineering or Aeronautical Degree (or a related discipline) with at least 2 years of experience in as many as possible of the above-mentioned systems. We know that due to the specificity of the systems under test, It’s quite difficult to find candidates fully matching all requirements. Of course, the higher the ‘match’, the better, but don’t panic, since at Airbus we support your personal growth with customized development paths, starting from your team colleagues that will provide you with technical training plus coaching support.

You will need skills focused on two main `pillars’:

• OFF-LAB/RIG:
  
• Technical knowledge on the COMMS Systems Under Test (modes of operation, performance, functionalities, limitations, etc), absolutely independent from the rig environment
  
• Requirements’ interpretation, partitioning and allocation to build-up segregated Test Procedures and any other Test Data Set required before testing, including generic or specific software tooling for requirements’ traceability and configuration control
  
• Systems behavior assessment derived from test results, including problem investigation skills, and the use of generic or specific analysis software tools.
  
• HANDS-ON_LAB/RIG:
  
• Technical knowledge on the Lab Equipment, both Standard or Specific to Tactical Datalinks or Connectivity Systems (sniffers, 1553 Databus Analysers, TIGER/MIGATO, etc)
  
• Technical knowledge on Test Support Systems controlling the execution sessions and associated capabilities (recording, visualisation, automatic scripting, etc)
  
• Advanced level in English and Spanish, technical and general, is required so that meetings, presentations and documentation are properly managed
  

ATTITUDES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for candidates that match the following attitudes and requirements:

• Pro-active approach to problem solving and decision making
  

• Open-minded, team spirit minded, rigorous and autonomous with a can-do mindset
  

• Ability to work under strict timescales and milestones as part of an integrated and multifunctional team
  
• High adaptability to work on new topics, new programs with good networking skills
  
• NATO security clearance in force (or equivalent) or at least being eligible for it by the recognized authorities.
  
• Be eligible for ITAR and National Export Control authorisations
  

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, 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.
  

Are you someone who enjoys getting hands-on with complex systems, interrogating data generated on them and rigorously assessing their performance? Are you someone who needs to see tangible results, excited by technical challenges, fault finding and resolving technical problems with creative solutions with a digital mind-set?

If so, we would love to have you as part of our team!

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Testing

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