Descripción de la oferta
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 NATOSECRETsecurity 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. #MYCYM 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 Experience Level Professional Job Family Testing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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 emsom@airbus.com. #YESPOST
