Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space , Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Engineering Department, working as part of a multidisciplinary team based in Getafe in close connection with international teams across different sites. The team is responsible for ensuring that Flight Test Instrumentation (FTM) systems and operations are designed, developed, operated, and maintained to directly support all flight testing activities and campaigns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Collect, capture, and challenge flight test means requirements in close contact with stakeholders to define and agree on a verification and validation strategy.
• Support the design and production teams during the integration process of flight test means within the aircraft.
• Coordinate with customers, airworthiness authorities, and external stakeholders to collect evidence and issue validation statements ensuring onboard systems are fit for purpose and safe.
• Operate airborne and ground flight test means in compliance with safety standards, preparing functional checks and supporting active flight test campaigns.
• Process and securely store flight test data according to required security classifications and deliver necessary data to the customer.
• Maintain FTM configuration in airworthy condition by executing maintenance protocols and performing first-level troubleshooting as needed.

SKILLS

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