FTI Installation Design Engineer – Military Derivatives

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an FTI Installation Design Engineer to join the Flight Test Installation (FTI) Design Team in Getafe, Madrid. You will work on the design of critical flight‑test installations and instrumentation that support aircraft certification, qualification, testing and continuous product improvement for military‑derived programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Design and integrate electrical system installations and functional electrical architectures.
• Prepare and release detailed wiring diagrams and electrical routing definitions.
• Develop and integrate mechanical system installations and structural design solutions for FTI.
• Manage configuration control of all designs and modifications.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities, ensuring technical quality and on‑time delivery.
• Support project planning and budget control activities.

Required profile

• Degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Approximately 5 years of engineering and design experience, preferably with FTI.
• Advanced level of English (written and spoken).
• Previous manufacturing engineering experience is a plus.

Required skills

• Professional proficiency in CATIA V5.
• Knowledge of 3DX.
• Familiarity with SEE‑XP.
• Experience with Capital Logic.

What we offer

• Attractive salary and vacation days plus additional days‑off.
• Hybrid working model promoting work‑life balance.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.
• On‑site facilities such as free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.