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Working at Airbus

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Join Airbus UpNext in Toulouse, France as a Flight Control System Test Engineer on a fixed-term basis until July 2029. In this hands-on professional role, you will prepare test procedures, execute tests on the Hardware in the Loop System (HILS) test bench, and deliver V&V documentation for the High Aspect Ratio Wing Demonstrator project.

Requirements

  • Aeronautical engineering degree from a graduate school or university.
  • Significant experience in Systems V&V and testing.
  • Good knowledge of ATA27 - Flight Control Systems.
  • Knowledge of the Airbus Test Environment (integration simulator) is a strong asset.
  • Mandatory proficiency in English.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Systems V&V: Prepare test procedures, perform tests on the Hardware in the Loop System (HILS) test bench, and deliver test results analysis.
  • Documentation: Provide V&V documentation linked to HILS tests for the flight control system perimeter.
  • ATA27 Knowledge: Apply understanding of Flight Control Systems to support overall systems design and testing.
  • Collaboration: Work within a flat, fast-paced project organization and collaborate closely with program management and technical work package leaders.
  • Potential transition routes: People from systems engineering or flight test roles may bring relevant testing and validation skills, alongside meeting aeronautical engineering requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

With the development of future Airbus programs accelerating, Airbus UpNext is launching the High Aspect Ratio Wing Demonstrator. This high-stakes R&T flight platform has a dual mission: deliver flight-proven breakthroughs directly to future Airbus programs, and inject game-changing ideas to reshape how Airbus Commercial builds aircraft for the next 30 years.

Based in Toulouse (Saint Martin) within a flat, fast-paced project organization, this role requires close collaboration with the program management team and technical work package leaders.

Based in Toulouse with occasional travel to Cazaux, this position comes with limited mission linked to the deliverable of the demo ( estimated end date - end of July 2029), starting ASAP .

Missions

You will work within the Overall Systems Design team, for the flight control system testing perimeter, mainly on the Hardware in the Loop System (HILS) Test Bench.

Your responsibilities within this perimeter will be:

  • Prepare test procedures for the Flight Control system (ATA27) perimeter
  • Perform tests on the HILS
  • Deliver the test results analysis
  • Provide V&V documentation linked to HILS tests

The tasks may evolve during the course of the project, so being flexible is important.

Your Boarding Pass:

You will be able to demonstrate some or all of the following skills and competencies:

  • Aeronautical engineer by graduate schools or universities
  • Significant experience in Systems V&V and testing
  • Good knowledge of ATA27 - Flight Control Systems
  • Good knowledge of Airbus Test Environment (Integration simulator) is very good asset
  • Able to take initiatives to propose simpler and efficient ways of working
  • Autonomy, Adaptability, Availability, Accountability
  • You are a hands-on person, solution oriented and communicative
  • Enjoying working in an international, diverse and geographically located team
  • Sharing the values of transparency, courage, humility, empathy
  • Eager to step out of the comfort zone
  • English is mandatory
  • Willing to have fun

Finally, it is paramount to be curious, open minded, creative, challenging, because in UpNext, we try new ways of working.

About Us & Values

Airbus UpNext empowers you to think and act like a startup, backed by the robust expertise of Airbus. In this role, you will embody our core DNA:

  • #Speed of Execution: Moving fast, prioritizing fast experimentation and agility over paperwork.
  • #Be Audacious: Welcoming challenges; constantly striving to push boundaries.
  • #Be Simple: Finding the most efficient, pragmatic path to success.
  • #Caring for Each Other & Open to the World: Building a trustful team and expanding global partnerships.

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.

Company:
Airbus UpNext SAS

Employment Type:
Fixed term
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Vehicle Mission & Control

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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Airbus

Airbus UpNext - Flight Control System Test Engineer (m/f)

Toulouse
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