Automation & Robotics Technical Leader (m/f)

• Systems Architecture & Technical Governance

Apply the full Systems Engineering Lifecycle (V-Model) to define functional requirements, system architectures, interface designs, and FMEA risk analyses for advanced shop-floor robotic systems.

Direct end-to-end Verification & Validation (V&V) testing to ensure all automated systems meet strict safety, quality, and operational standard performance targets.

• End-to-End Project Steering & Research

Drive complex technical and research projects using established project management frameworks (Airbus PPM or PMI), managing financial budgets, administrative tracking, and multi-team scheduling.

Lead multiple teams concurrently, delivering robust automation and robotics solutions on time, within budget, and across competing priorities.

• Prototyping, Validation & Industrialization

Oversee the fabrication, simulation, and shop-floor integration of cutting-edge robotic prototypes and technology demonstrators.

Balance rapid proof-of-concept prototyping with high-quality, production-ready design for handover to live aerospace manufacturing lines.

Your boarding pass:

• Leadership & Domain Expertise: 10+ years of leadership experience in project management within aerospace engineering, assembly technologies, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Project Management Frameworks: Proven knowledge and application of formal project management methodologies (Airbus PPM, PMI, or equivalent).
• Research & Financial Management: Demonstrated experience in the administrative and financial management of research projects, including leading multiple engineering teams concurrently.
• Partner & Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven track record of working effectively with external industrial partners, suppliers, and multi-disciplinary internal teams.
• Prioritization & Execution: Exceptional ability to manage and deliver across multiple, varied, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving & Mindset: A strong "can-do" attitude that balances quality and speed-transitioning seamlessly from quick proof-of-concept
• Soft Skills & Autonomy: Strong communication and team-player capabilities combined with the ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems independently.
• Languages:English: Negotiation level required.Secondary Languages: Advanced proficiency in French, Spanish, or German.

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Company:
Airbus Operations SAS

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Manufacturing Engineering

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