Job Description:
With the development of future Airbus programs accelerating, Airbus UpNext is launching a new 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) with regular travel to Cazaux, this position comes with limited contract (CDI-C) linked to the deliverable of the demo ( estimated end date - end of July 2029), starting ASAP.
You will work within a flat, fast-paced project organization, collaborating closely with the program management team and technical work package leaders.
As the Flight Control Actuator Specialist, you will be working within the Overall Systems Design team for the flight control system actuators perimeter, and your mission will be:
Manage functional integration of the actuators
Manage electrical integration of the actuators
Define and deliver the actuators V&V
Follow up the production and testing of the actuators at Suppliers
Follow up the qualification testing of the actuators
Define and test the actuators on the test bench
Define and test the actuators on the A/C, through ground or flight tests
Deliver the necessary V&V documentation for the permit to fly
Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of the actuators
The candidate will be required to work very closely with various other teams, like Loads, Airframe teams as well as the other actuators and flight controls design teams.
The tasks may evolve during the course of the project, so being flexible is important.
What You’ll Own- Flight Control actuators delivery: ensure the delivery of the flight control actuators
Flight Control actuators integration and testing: plan, define and perform the integration and testing of the actuators on the test bench and on the A/C
Flight Control actuators in flight in service support: Ensure that the actuators are are serviceable during the flight test campaign
At least 5 years experience in the actuator design, development and testing, preferably in electro mechanical actuators
Experience mainly in flight control domain
Experience in testing
A good understanding of systems interfaces and management
Able to take initiatives to propose simpler and efficient ways of working
Have good skills in practical problem solving
Autonomy, Adaptability, Availability, Accountability
English and French are mandatory
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 SASEmployment Type:
Fixed term-------
Experience Level:
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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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years experience in actuator design, development and testing
- Experience with electromechanical actuators
- Experience in flight control domain
- Experience in testing (bench, ground, flight)
- Understanding of systems interfaces and management
- Ability to define and deliver V&V and qualification testing
- Ability to follow up production and supplier testing
- Practical problem solving and initiative to simplify processes
- Autonomy, adaptability, availability, accountability
- Fluent English and French
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