Datalink Systems Test Engineer

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Datalink Systems Test Engineer to join the Flight and Integration Tests centre in Toulouse. You will work within a 20‑person team delivering maturity statements for navigation, surveillance and communication systems through lab and flight testing.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement testing strategies for both laboratory rigs and flight campaigns.
• Develop, qualify and maintain test means, tools and instrumentation for data‑link validation.
• Design test procedures, including automated and virtual testing where appropriate.
• Execute test campaigns on test rigs, aircraft simulators and actual flight tests, and analyse the results.
• Collaborate with avionics testers, communication means testers, design offices and external service providers (e.g., SITA, ARINC).

Required profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Systems, Telecommunications or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in technical activities and an open, agile mindset.
• Advanced level of English.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System).
• Familiarity with ATN (Aeronautical Traffic Network) protocols.
• Experience with ARINC 429 and ARINC 619 communication standards.
• Understanding of test rig design, aircraft simulators and flight test procedures.