Human Factors Test Engineer

About the role

A Human Factors Test Engineer position is open within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate joins the Integration Test & Analysis Team of the Flight & Integration Test Centre, which plans, prepares and runs integration tests at subsystem, system and aircraft levels for platforms such as A330 MRTT, A400M, C295, Eurodrone, SIRTAP and future systems like FCAS/NGF. The engineer evaluates avionics and mission systems across simulation environments, ground test rigs and flight test campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute Human Factors test campaigns across simulators, subsystem rigs and aircraft ground and flight tests.
• Coordinate cross-program verification and validation, ensuring compliance with program-specific V&V strategies, reviewing and optimising test requests and tracking milestone progress.
• Assist Flight Test Engineers in preparing flight test orders, monitoring real-time telemetry and delivering data reduction and safety monitoring.
• Interface with Design Offices and Certification Authorities to draft Certification Cards, test plans and Qualification/Certification Test Reports.
• Analyse system limitations, author snag reports and provide technical rationales for snag closure or design changes.
• Optimise data analysis workflows, test tools and procedures from a Human Factors and ergonomics perspective across aircraft programs.

Required profile

• Aeronautical, industrial or systems engineering degree or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in Human Factors testing within systems integration environments (simulators, rigs or aircraft).
• Advanced English and Spanish.
• High adaptability to multidisciplinary teams, proactive problem solving and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to test sites (e.g. Seville, Manching, air force bases).
• Nice to have: official training in Systems Integration & Test and an active NATO SECRET clearance (or eligibility to obtain it).

Required skills

• Core Human Factors concepts: workload, situational awareness, HMI, usability, ergonomics.
• Test scales: NASA TLX, Bedford, ISA.
• Certification processes: COHDA, FAHDA.

What we offer

• Vacation days plus additional days off during the year.
• Hybrid working where possible.
• Collective transport service depending on schedule 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.