Airbus UpNext - Embedded Systems Architect for a demonstrator on Aircraft Connectivity (m/f)

Job Description:

Location: Toulouse (Saint Martin), France

Type of contract: CDI-C till the end of February 2028 (the contract is linked to the deliverable of the demonstrator)

Starting ASAP

Airbus UpNext is a talent incubator building a strategic demonstrator that will define the future of Aircraft Connectivity.

Your Mission: The Core of the Cabin

As the Embedded Systems Architect, you are the master of the metal. You will design and configure the server architecture that serves as the "brain" of the aircraft’s digital solution, ensuring that code meets cable, and data meets the cloud.

What You’ll Own:

• System Architecture: You’ll design and maintain complex on‑board systems, integrating everything from sensors and data concentrators into a seamless, robust unit.
• Hardware/Software Fusion: You’ll ensure that servers, WAPs, and on‑board equipment perform, including their configuration and interface with the aircraft bus.
• Advanced Connectivity: You’ll bridge the gap between the tarmac and the stratosphere, using VPN tunneling, IPSec, NAT, and IPTables to link on‑premise applications with our cloud infrastructure.
• The IoT Ecosystem: You’ll lead the integration of "smart assets," turning the aircraft into an intelligent IoT environment where every sensor contributes to the mission.
• Avionics Mastering: You’ll navigate aircraft protocols (ARINC 429, AFDX) and ensure everything meets the rigorous DO‑160 environmental standards.

Your Boarding Pass (Requirements)

• The Systems Integrator: Extensive experience in server management, IoT protocols, and deep systems integration.
• Networking Native: Deep knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, and subnetting, and an understanding of how data moves through 5G, GEO, and LEO satellite links.
• The Linux Expert: Highly proficient in Linux environments with expertise in Software‑Defined Wide Area Networking (SD‑WAN).
• Protocol Polyglot: Familiarity with web protocols such as TCP, UDP, MQTT, HTTP, and WebSockets.
• The Troubleshooter: A curious, agile mindset with the ability to debug complex architectures and find innovative outside‑the‑box solutions.

Why Join the UpNext Crew?

• Revolutionary Impact: You are building the core of a strategic mission. Your work will literally take flight and define how Airbus approaches connectivity for decades.
• A Rare Skillset: Gain specialized expertise in aerospace connectivity—a high‑demands field that merges traditional avionics with cutting‑edge IT and satellite tech.
• Startup Energy, Global Reach: Thrive in an empowering "startup" culture where your initiative is valued, backed by the safety and expertise of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer.
• World‑Class Team: Work alongside elite engineers in a "Care for Each Other" environment that prioritizes collaboration, transparency, and fun.
• Modern Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to manage your own schedule with flexible hours and remote work options.
• The Fuel: We keep the engine running with complimentary freshly ground coffee, premium beverages, and community bonding events that make UpNext a unique place to work.

In our agile world, the technical scope can evolve as the project scales. If you are flexible, technically fearless, and ready to architect the future of aviation, this is your seat.

Ready to architect the sky? Apply now.

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