Join Airbus Commercial Aircraft as a SE/MBSE Capabilities Leader (m/f) in Toulouse, France. This permanent, full-time role involves driving digital transformation across the propulsion perimeter by developing systems engineering and MBSE methodologies, building financial roadmaps, and coaching engineering teams.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Systems Engineering (SE), MBSE, and strategic project management.
Background in Engineering with an aircraft or propulsion systems specialization.
Deep technical expertise in Powerplant Systems Engineering (engine control, system integration, thermal management, performance).
Proven proficiency in financial forecasting, project budgeting, and ROI business case building.
Negotiation/advanced level in English; French is an asset.
Skills & Responsibilities
Systems Engineering & MBSE: Build and execute multi-year financial and capability roadmaps for MBSE tools and processes to drive digital transformation.
Modeling & Deployment: Deploy scaled SysML and MBSE capabilities covering architecture, test, validation, and qualification for propulsion systems across the digital ecosystem.
Technical Alignment: Steer cross-functional technical alignment with engine manufacturers, powerplant suppliers, and internal teams to enforce system coherence.
Coaching & Improvement: Coach engineering teams and managers directly on modeling tools like Cameo and Capella to drive method adoption and monitor KPIs for continuous improvement.
Potential transition routes: People from Senior Systems Engineer or Propulsion Integration Manager roles may bring strong modeling and project management skills, alongside meeting the required engineering background and MBSE expertise.
Job description
Job Description:
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a SE/MBSE Capabilities Leader (f/m) to join our Propulsion Engineering center based in Toulouse, France.
You will be part of a team developing propulsion engineering capabilities. As part of the Propulsion Systems Engineering Team, you will be involved in Systems Engineering & MBSE methodologies aiming at driving digital transformation across the propulsion perimeter.
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.
Your challenges:
Build and execute a multi-year financial and capability roadmap for MBSE tools and processes to deliver quantifiable business cases.
Deploy scaled SysML and MBSE capabilities covering architecture, test, validation, and qualification for propulsion systems across the digital ecosystem.
Steer cross-functional technical alignment with engine manufacturers, powerplant suppliers, and internal DDMS teams to enforce system coherence.
Coach engineering teams and managers directly on modeling tools (e.g., Cameo, Capella) to drive method adoption across project perimeters.
Monitor project key performance indicators dynamically and integrate lessons learned into continuous improvement deliverables for the Propulsion center.
Your boarding pass:
Background in Engineering with aircraft or propulsion systems specialization
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Systems Engineering (SE), MBSE, and strategic project management
Deep technical expertise in Powerplant Systems Engineering (engine control, system integration, thermal management, performance)
Proven proficiency in financial forecasting, project budgeting, and ROI business case building for technical transformations
English at a negotiation/advanced level; French is an asset
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Company: Airbus Operations SAS
Employment Type: Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Sub-system development
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