Job Description:
In our "Mechanical Flight Controls, Hydraulics and Actuation " department, we are looking for you to help shape our current and future projects:
Your main mission within the department will be to :
Design, develop and assure continuing airworthiness of civil and military Helicopter Flight Controls, Hydraulics and Actuation.
In the role of the Sub System Responsible and Work Package Manager you will :
- Assume system responsibility for the entire product life cycle taking into account cost, certification, manufacturing and maintainability aspects.
- Develop system requirements, specification of flight control kinematics, actuators, hydraulic system components and mechatronics equipment.
- Create concept and detailed design of flight control, hydraulics and actuation systems and components.
- Plan and manage Development and Research projects with internal and external partners and interfaces
- Master simulation of mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Apply metallic materials for the design of flight control kinematics, apply detailed knowledge of metallic materials, manufacturing and corresponding surface treatments.
- Design and size hydraulic systems and components (actuators, pumps, valves, etc.).
- Integrate flight controls, hydraulics and actuation systems into the helicopters and harmonize corresponding interfaces.
- Execute assembly / integration studies, create detailed design and manufacturing drawings in CATIA V5.
- Generate design justification, qualification and certification documentation.
- Create maintenance concepts and validate maintenance documentation.
- Perform qualification and certification programs.
- Implement product improvements and handle obsolescence.
- Contribute to support the production non conformities treatment.
- Contribute to maintaining continuing airworthiness.
- Closely collaborate with architects, avionics, autopilot, flight physics, stress /loads, Final Assembly Line (FAL), customer support, flight test.
- Active participation in an international working environment with strong transnational French-German collaboration.
- Collaborate with and follow-up development partners and subcontractors.
- Collaborate with and follow-up German, French and international suppliers during development, qualification, test, serial support, obsolescence treatment and assuring continuing airworthiness.
We offer:
- Challenging tasks for/with unique services and products.
- Pleasant working atmosphere in a professional and international work environment.
- Exciting development opportunities and perspectives.
- Extensive company training offers (eLearning and Classroom Trainings).
- Flexible working hours.
- Compatibility of work and family life.
- Attractive remuneration.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Good connections to public transport and local parking facilities.
- Catering facilities on sites.
Required skills
- Studies with a master/diploma degree in the field of aerospace or mechanical engineering (FH or university).
- Several years of professional experience in the field of development and project management
- Expert English language skills.
We look forward to receiving your convincing application!
Apply with your CV in English.
This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given special consideration.
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 Helicopters SASEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Classe Emploi (France): Classe F12Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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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
- Master's or diploma degree in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering
- Several years of professional experience in development and project management
- Expert English language skills
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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.
