FTI Installation Design Engineer – Flight Test Installations

About the role

Join Airbus Defence and Space’s Flight Test Installation (FTI) Design Team in Getafe, Madrid, as an Installation Design Engineer. You will contribute to the design of critical flight‑test installations and instrumentation that support aircraft certification, qualification, testing and continuous improvement.

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.
• Maintain strict configuration control of all designs and modifications.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities, perform technical follow‑ups and ensure quality and on‑time delivery.
• Support project planning and budget control activities.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Professional proficiency in CATIA V5.
• Knowledge of 3DX, SEE‑XP and Capital Logic (desired).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and vacation 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.
• Opportunities for upskilling, multicultural environment and CSR initiatives.