Ground Support Equipment Engineer - Eurodrone

About the role

A new position for a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Engineer has opened within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid area). GSE is an engineering department responsible for identifying, designing, developing and validating all ground support equipment needed for aircraft operation and maintenance, and providing technical support to customers at air bases. The post focuses on the Eurodrone programme and also covers other combat programmes under the department's responsibility: SIRTAP, Eurofighter and FCAS. It sits in the Services Organization (TAS), specifically TASSE6 (Ground Support Equipment).

Key responsibilities

• Prepare GSE technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to supplier selection.
• Follow up design and prototype manufacturing.
• Validate equipment on the aircraft and carry out qualification and compatibility tests.
• Prepare GSE recommendations for customers and evaluate their existing GSE capabilities through site surveys.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and support installation and commissioning at customer air bases.
• Analyse aircraft modifications and their impact on developed GSEs.

Required profile

• Fluent English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Strong team spirit, good verbal and communication skills, and flexibility to work in different environments, travel and join multinational teams.
• Creativity and an open mind-set.
• Entry level experience; the position is listed as entry level.

What we offer

• Vacation days plus additional days off during the year.
• Attractive salary and a hybrid working model where possible.
• Collective transport service depending on working calendar and home location.
• Life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan or study grants.
• On-site facilities such as a free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.