Job Description:

A temporary opportunity for a Structural Test Laboratory Engineer has arisen within Airbus in Getafe (Madrid).

The Structural Integrity & Test organization (TADAT) is seeking a highly motivated Structural Test Laboratory Engineer to join the Structural Test Laboratory & Systems Area (TADAT2). This role is a fixed-term position to cover an internal paternity leave (19CW duration).

In this pivotal role, you will ensure the success of the Production Planning, Assembly, and Engineering Support domain (one of the fundamental pillars of our organization). You will be responsible for bridging the gap between complex structural analysis and physical validation, ensuring that our testing capabilities meet the highest standards of aeronautical excellence.
You will report directly to the Head of Structural Test Laboratory & Systems (TADAT2)

REPONSABILITIES

Laboratory & Test Management

• Workload & Resource Management: Oversee shopfloor workload, manage laboratory resources, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely project delivery.
• Operational Oversight: Manage a multidisciplinary working environment involving office-based engineers, workshop teams (mechanical and electrical), and external stakeholders.
• Project Planning: Prepare internal project proposals, including detailed estimations of time, cost, and resource expenditure.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor adherence to planning targets and implement effective countermeasures in the event of plan/actual variances.

Technical Engineering & Support

• Testing Scope: Oversee a wide range of structural testing subdomains, including static and fatigue tests, damage tolerance, stiffness, bird impact, dynamic tests, and calibration for in-flight load measurement.
• Design & Analysis Support: Provide expert technical support to the Structural Design and Structural Analysis departments throughout the entire product development and maintenance life-cycle.
• Manufacturing & Services Support: Act as a technical point of contact for manufacturing and services divisions to resolve structural integrity queries.
• Compliance & Airworthiness: Ensure all testing activities strictly adhere to airworthiness regulations, industry-standard testing principles, and internal quality processes.

Strategic Development & Innovation

• Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for proposed projects to analyze technical and operational feasibility.
• Technology Roadmap: Identify emerging technology needs and lead the acquisition and implementation of new projects in alignment with the division’s long-term technology roadmaps.
• Digital Transformation: Contribute to the evolution of a modern, digitalized working environment within the laboratory subdomain.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize team efficiency and laboratory throughput.

Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering (Degrees in Industrial or Telecommunications Engineering will also be considered).
• Proven experience in structural testing environments within the aerospace industry.

Technical Competencies

• Design & Modeling: Strong knowledge of airframe and system design details, with advanced proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 (3D Software).
• Materials Science: Deep understanding of the behavior and failure modes of both metallic and composite materials.
• Certification: Solid knowledge of Structural Certification Processes and airworthiness requirements.
• Instrumentation: Expert knowledge of laboratory systems and instrumentation (sensors, sensing technologies, and calibration procedures).

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Leadership: Ability to lead multi-program and multidisciplinary activities in a transnational environment.
• Work Ethic: A highly autonomous, structured, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Collaboration: Excellent organizational and teamwork skills, with the ability to liaise with high-level stakeholders (Airworthiness, Safety, Chief Engineering).

Languages & Additional Requirements

• Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory. Proficiency in German is considered a significant advantage.
• Business Acumen: Knowledge of Procurement, Finance, Export Control, and Programme Management is a plus.
• Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance from the recognized national authorities.

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.
- Collective transport service in some sites.
- 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.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US? #AirbusDiversity
Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking

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:

Agency / Temporary

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing <JF-EN-ET>

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.