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
Hands-on technical expertise with UML/SysML modeling frameworks (Cameo/MagicDraw, Capella, Matlab Simulink, Amesim)
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 SASEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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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
- Engineering background with aircraft or propulsion systems specialization
- At least 10 years of professional experience in Systems Engineering, MBSE, and strategic project management
- Hands-on expertise with UML and SysML modeling frameworks, including Cameo or MagicDraw, Capella, MATLAB Simulink, and Amesim
- Deep expertise in powerplant systems engineering, including engine control, system integration, thermal management, and performance
- Proficiency in financial forecasting, project budgeting, and ROI business case development
- Advanced or negotiation-level English proficiency
- French proficiency
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
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What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
