Integration & Test Management (Military Derivatives)

About the role

Aerospacial company Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Integration & Test Management professional in Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate joins the V&V and Test Strategy Team and leads the overall flight and ground test strategy for key Military Aircraft Programs. The team acts as the central interface between the Design Authority, Test Center, Airbus Commercial and key stakeholders, driving the full verification and validation (V&V) lifecycle from early development through rig testing, FTI integration, flight test campaigns and final system certification.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a mature, optimized Simulation & Test Strategy from concept to certification/qualification, in liaison with the Design Authority, Test Center and key stakeholders.
• Define stakeholder requirements, set up structured development processes based on the Vee-model, and manage compliance matrices for civil certification and military acceptance.
• Lead the definition, development, commissioning and execution of test rigs/test benches and Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) for prototype data capture.
• Coordinate aircraft test bench integration with manufacturing and manage test execution on ground test setups and aircraft test centers before flight campaigns.
• Drive problem-solving and risk mitigation during high-intensity test campaigns to optimize execution, control flight hour costs and meet program milestones.
• Act as the primary technical contact and coordinator across Airbus Commercial, external industrial partners and military end-users.

Required profile

• Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering degree or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, V&V, aircraft testing or development programs; multi-program experience (commercial and defense) is highly valued.
• Fluent Spanish and English (written and spoken); French is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently to test locations, including short trips for workshops and weeks for flight test campaigns (about once a month).

Required skills

• In-depth understanding of the V-model development lifecycle and systems V&V processes.
• Test bench definition and operation, Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI), and financial/milestone planning.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, time management under pressure, structured problem-solving and adaptability.
• Nice to have: background in Airbus Commercial programs or mixed commercial/military development, and experience with military customer interfaces.

What we offer

• Permanent position with an attractive salary.
• Vacation days plus additional days off, and a hybrid working model where possible.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan or study grants, and collective transport service at some sites.
• On-site facilities such as a free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.