🚀 Cyber Test Specialist

Job Description

Do you want to join where your expertise will play a crucial role in securing top technology in a worldwide aerospace leader company?...

At Airbus Defence and Space, the domain 'Integration Test & Analysis' (TADVA) is looking for additional staff in the perimeter of cybertesting, area supporting Lab & Rig Integration Test activities.

• Cybertesting
• Area supporting Lab & Rig Integration Test activities.
• The successful applicant will become part of the TADVA team based in Getafe (although depending on project workload it may also require support to cybertesting activities during short‑mid periods in other sites such as Manching).

The scope of responsibility covers from the test requirements gathering and assessment in order to define the integrated tests procedures and test plan; the execution of the tests procedures and final results analysis and reporting.

As of today, the main customers are the current aircraft programs A330 MRTT, C295, A400M, Eurofighter, SIRTAP, TDMS as well as the newest programmes Eurodrone (MALE RPAS) and FCAS (incl. NGF).

Position Summary

We are looking for a Cyber Test Specialist (mainly devoted to penetration testing in order to spot design / system vulnerabilities) within Integration Test & Analysis scope, for the Spanish perimeter of TADVA at Getafe site, who will support us to prepare, support, execute, analyse and report all related cybertesting activities on sub‑system / system level.

If you are a highly motivated Engineer, working in Cyber Security field with already some experience and testing competences, and also feel comfortable in the technical coordination tasks among Test Centre domains, and other relevant stakeholders, take advantage of this unique opportunity for a very varied, interesting and challenging job.

Main Activities

• Provide cybersecurity consultancy and advisory to business projects.
• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on various systems and applications.
• Support TADVA projects by identifying and assessing security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and deliver detailed vulnerability assessment reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance security measures.
• Apply cyber knowledge in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities, ensuring robust protection.
• Support development, certification and qualification lab / rig cyber testing activities according to Test project requirements.
• Ensure & support appropriate V&V strategy for these activities. Follow‑up of test progress.
• Participate in the elaboration of Test planning; review, optimize and challenge Test Requests.
• Interface with Design Offices, Airworthiness, and certification authorities, supporting test activities on certification meetings when required.
• Provide expertise to Integration Managers and Chief Engineers regarding system architecture and design definition for Avionics & Mission Systems integration.
• Identify, categorize, track and analyze system misbehaviours, providing the detailed information and associated impact to the designer.
• Optimize test data analysis methodologies and procedures and manage priorities.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Telecommunication Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Computer Science.
• At least 5 years of work experience in Information Security and/or Aircraft Safety.
• Strong knowledge of network and application security architecture and operating systems.
• Experience in functional Security Test and penetration/refutation Testing.
• Strong proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies.
• Aircraft Systems design and development.
• Passionate about A/C, security and technology.
• Innovative mindset constantly challenging current status‑quo.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish; German is an advantage but not essential.
• Able to work autonomously as well as in international teams.
• Strong customer focus and result orientation.
• Ability to learn and grow in an evolving environment.
• The successful candidate will be subjected to a NATO Security clearance.
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days‑off throughout the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work‑life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On‑site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

Company Information

• Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Testing

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