Handling Qualities engineer (m/f)

Job Description:

Airbus is looking for a Handling Qualities engineer (m/f) to join our Stability & Control Department based in Toulouse, France.

Within Aircraft Control Domain, an Airbus strategic and inspiring domain, you will join the Handling Qualities team for the Long Range programme, a group of supportive and engaged people.

In this team, you will be involved in 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),

• Failure cases analysis : assessing the A/C behavior in case of failure of A/C systems and  assessing the criticality of this behavior. 

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.

A network of experts and technical referents will ensure your technical development through a learning path adapted to your profile.
You will have the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with colleagues from various teams : Chief Engineering team in programmes,  Aircraft systems, Flight test, lab/simulator test, Flight Physics, Customer support, Flight Ops, Product Safety, etc.
This position in an innovative and challenging environment offers an opportunity to develop your own creativity and team spirit.

Depending on your aspirations and your profile, there will be the possibility to evolve and develop your technical skills and  leadership within the team and within the Aircraft Control Domain.

Your challenges:

• Supporting Handling Qualities activities for New development aircraft (A/C)

• Preparing HQ inputs for A/C certification and continued airworthiness,

• Contributing to aircraft safety assessment and safety improvement initiatives,

Your boarding pass:

# Degree in aeronautical engineering  (or equivalent), beginner or with a 1st experience

# Strong Flight Mechanics and Flight Dynamics knowledge,

Following knowledge / interest would be an advantage for the role:

- Automatic control of system Control feedback loop is a plus

- Control simulation tools : Matlab, Simulink, …

- Interest in digitalisation (data analytics)

- Aircraft systems

# Language skills: advanced level in English and French.

# A team and collaboration spirit

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
 

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

Take your career to a new level and apply now!

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 F11

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.