Handling Qualities Engineer (m/f)

Job Description

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Handling Qualities Engineer to join our Aircraft Control Domain department based in Toulouse, France.

All along the aircraft (A/C) life, Handling Qualities (HQ) team plays an integrator role between flight physics and systems/Engine/Landing Gear which can be summarized through 3 main activities:

• A/C control surfaces sizing to ensure the A/C maneuverability and stability requirements,
  
• Flight domain definition : definition of characteristic speeds, definition of angle of attack protection settings, setup of weight & CG diagrams, All these activities in strong relation with cockpit systems and with operational people (Flight Operations, Flight test),
  
• Assessment of the A/C behavior in case of failure of A/C systems and assessment of the criticality of the event. Contributing to defining the procedure with Flight Ops, Flight Tests and system teams how to manage the failure.
  

The Handling Qualities team supports the in service fleets by analyzing the in service events with strong collaboration with Customer Support and Product Safety organizations.
As well, the team supports the A/C during the production phases prior to the final delivery to our customers.

Your working environment:

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in 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.

Your challenges:

• Checking aircraft and actuator sizing for HQ needs,
  
• Defining flight domain where aircraft safety, comfort and reliability is guaranteed (definition of characteristic speeds, setting of angle of attack, sideslip domains, and procedure in case of failure cases),
  
• Analyzing the consequences of any system failure on aircraft Stability and Control,
  
• Analyzing in-service events and system behavior during these events,
  
• Preparing, performing and following up simulator tests and flight tests requests necessary to validate those studies.
  

This role could involve some travel for business and as such you have to be able to travel accordingly.

Your boarding pass:

• Degree in aeronautical engineering / mechanical engineering (or equivalent) with some experience,
  
• Flight Dynamics knowledge,Test and/or Flight Physics knowledge,
  
• Knowledge in Control simulation tools : Matlab, Simulink, ...
  
• Knowledge in Automatic control of system Control feedback loop is a plus,
  
• Interest in digitalisation (data analytics) would be a plus (e.g. Python),
  
• Aircraft systems knowledge would be a significant advantage,
  
• Advanced level of English and French.
  

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

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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 Operations SAS

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

Experience Level:
Entry Level

Job Family:
Vehicle Mission & Control

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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.