Electrical Ground Support Equipment Systems Engineer - Constellations (M/F/X)

Job Description

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Systems Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering and Environmental Testing Department based in Toulouse, France.

Airbus Constellations Satellites is revolutionizing spacecraft design and manufacturing to meet the growing demand for large satellite constellations. By pioneering low-cost, ultra-high-performing satellites at high volumes, we are redefining value propositions in space. Following the successful launch of over 600 OneWeb satellites, we are the first and one of the only manufacturers globally to have completed a telecommunications satellite constellation.

To scale our production, we are transitioning from traditional geostationary assembly methods to groundbreaking industrial models, including the deployment of unique assembly lines in Toulouse (France) and Merritt Island (USA), supported by an innovative procurement supply chain. Leveraging our ARROW platform, we provide scalable solutions for diverse Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions, including communications, Earth observation, M2M/IoT, maritime, and aero applications.

Join us to secure a competitive advantage in the future of spacecraft production !

YOUR MISSION

As EGSE System Engineer within the Manufacturing Engineering and Environmental Testing (MEET) organization, you are the technical owner of the EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) performance across all stations in the Final Assembly Line (FAL).

Your mission is to ensure the reliability, availability, and continuous improvement of the testing infrastructure to support high-rate production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• EGSE Design & Lifecycle Management: Define the architecture and commissioning procedures for new Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) across various domains (Radio Frequency, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Thermal, etc.) and manage the technical configuration of the Final Assembly Line (FAL).
• Production Support & Troubleshooting: Act as the primary technical authority to resolve equipment-related anomalies, providing 1st and 2nd level support to unblock production and ensure continuous assembly line operation.
• Operational Readiness & Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance of specialized testing tools and prepare Qualification Test Campaigns, including the design of specialized cabling and the technical training of production operators.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality: Drive the optimization of manufacturing flows to increase production rates and implement corrective actions for any non-conformities related to testing equipment.

MANDATORY:
This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
This position may also require obtaining export licenses or other regulatory authorizations.

YOUR PROFILE

Competences and experience:

• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in EGSE Engineering or Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) within a serial production or high-volume assembly line environment.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Solid understanding of satellite subsystems (Radio Frequency (RF), Thermal, Bus, etc.) and their associated ground support equipment.
  • Proficiency in EGSE design, configuration management, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to resolve technical anomalies.
  • Familiarity with satellite assembly, testing, and manufacturing flows.
• Soft Skills:
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to interface with multidisciplinary teams (Design, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain).
  • Operational agility and analytical skills to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly to both engineers and production operators.

Your working environment:

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city of the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

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.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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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 Defence and Space SAS

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe F12

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Manufacturing Engineering

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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.