Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Electrical Assembly EF2000

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Electrical Assembly) in Getafe, Madrid, to join the Eurofighter EF2000 Production and Flight Line Team. The team works on the Final Assembly Line and the Flight Line, integrating electrical systems, testing avionics and preparing military aircraft for flight.

Key responsibilities

• Perform electrical assembly, integration, harness routing and system modifications (soldering, crimping) according to technical instructions, work orders and job cards.
• Carry out functional testing of avionics and mechanical systems on the Final Assembly Line and operational testing on the Flight Line.
• Support Flight Line operations, including aircraft reception, operational testing preparation, engine ground runs and pre-flight launch activities.
• Detect, troubleshoot and resolve technical incidents during integration and functional testing.
• Perform basic electrical testing (continuity, bonding) and first-level quality inspections.
• Promote continuous improvement and coordinate with cross-functional production and maintenance teams.

Required profile

• Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT / TMA) qualification or a related technical discipline in aeronautical maintenance.
• Practical experience in aircraft electrical assembly, functional testing or flight line operations.
• Advanced written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Adaptability to operational environments, collaboration and a commitment to quality and safety.
• Nice to have: EASA B1/B2 licence, previous Eurofighter (EF2000) experience or engine ground run experience.

Required skills

• Avionics and aircraft mechanics.
• Electrical integration techniques (wiring, crimping, soldering).
• Basic electrical testing and interpretation of technical production documentation.

What we offer

• Permanent position with an attractive salary.
• Vacation days plus additional days off, and a hybrid working model where possible.
• Collective transport service at some sites, and on-site facilities such as a canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, study grants and upskilling opportunities.