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# Design & Development Lab Test Means Engineer (Military Derivatives)

- **Company:** Airbus
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Configuration Management
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

+ Education: Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Industrial, Electronics, or a related discipline).
 + Experience: 1 - 2 years of experience in Lab Test Means (LTM) design.
 + Soft skills: Strong project management and customer-focused communication abilities, with a high capacity to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and handle change management.
 + Languages: Advanced level in English (written and spoken); Spanish is highly recommended.
 + Technical knowledge: Lab Test Means architecture design, configuration control, export control compliance, and Product Regulatory Compliance engineering.
 + Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience in modification and maintenance activities of functional and software test benches will be highly valued., 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.

## Description

An opportunity for a Design & Development Lab Test Means Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Laboratory Test Means Team for all Airbus Defence and Space programs. The jobholder will reinforce our department, taking responsibility for the design, manufacturing, modification, and maintenance activities of functional and software test benches, while managing suppliers and supporting aircraft equipment logistics across ongoing projects. RESPONSIBILITIESThe main tasks of the jobholder will be:

 + Manage the design, manufacturing development, retrofit, and maintenance of functional, software, and electronic test benches across Airbus programs.
 + Analyze program requirements to specify, design, build, and deliver Lab Test Means and test solution systems adhering to Quality, Time, Cost, and Performance targets.
 + Define test means specifications, drive supplier selection for subcontracted activities, and perform project management during the realization phase.
 + Control configuration management for aircraft equipment populated on test means, ensuring export control compliance and handling logistics movements.
 + Execute budget provision, planning, tendering, Product Regulatory Compliance engineering activities, verification procedures, components verification, and commissioning.
 + Collaborate closely with operating and maintenance teams, providing 2nd level support on existing test benches.
SKILLSIs your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you


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