Flight Test Mean Architect (f/m)

**Job Description:** The life cycle of an aircraft programme is characterised in particular by the implementation of development and certification tests, but also, beforehand, by R&T activities. These tests vary throughout the test campaign, from the ground integration test campaign to flight tests. In order to carry out flight tests, we need to instrument our aircraft with specific flight test means, different in-service aircraft configurations. We fulfill this mission through a multinational department spread across four sites (Toulouse, Filton, Hamburg and Bremen) and we build cooperation with the other Airbus divisions. * In order to reinforce and support these activities, a position as a flight test means architect has just been created at the Flight Test Centre within the Airbus (Commercial Aircraft) Division in Toulouse. * Come and experience this exciting adventure as a Flight Test Installation Means Architect by providing reliable and suitable architectures in accordance with the test plan and flight test campaign.

• Your future challenges ? *
• Collect, understand and challenge (if needed) the needs expressed by testers or pilots in order to translate them into appropriate technical solutions
• Propose and lead new technical solutions that comply with requirements, regulations, safety aspects in force for flight test means
• Ensure a closed collaboration with Project Managers on proposed architecture costing & schedule
• Define the architectures to be implemented and share them with stakeholders in order to launch steps of electrical/mechanical design, development of specific instrumentations (hardware, software, equipment...)
• Raise early technical risks & arbitrate trades
• Specify the development of necessary equipment that is missing or obsolete
• Support designers if necessary in the creation of electrical plans and harnesses associated with this architecture
• Provide support for integration activities
• Your profile ? *
• General Engineering's degree level (or equivalent) in Aeronautical Engineering
• Good knowledge and experience in flight test instrumentation
• Knowledge of avionics systems and configuration management would be a plus
• Ability to negotiate and give presentations (advanced level) in both French and English
• Experience as a flight test means architect would be a plus
• Team spirit, autonomy, rigour, good communication skills, adaptability and flexibility

This job requires an understanding of potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity as the foundation for the company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. * 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
• Work / Life Balance
• Wellbeing / Health
• Individual development
• Take your career to a new level and apply * * online * * 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 ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe F11 *Experience Level:* Entry Level *Job Family:* Testing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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 *** . 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.