Autopilot Testing Engineer (m/f)

Overview

Autopilot Testing Engineer (m/f) with Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Toulouse. You will join a team within the Flight and Integration Tests center, in charge of Autopilot integration testing, flight tests analyses on all Airbus Programmes (including R&T). The majority of testing activities is performed on laboratory test benches and aircraft integration simulators. The jobholder will contribute in shaping the future of testing through more innovative ways of working, more digitalisation with the objective of increasing the maturity of our products, focusing on high added value activities while keeping safety first. Collaboration with our main stakeholders in the Design Office, Programmes and Flight Tests fosters a dynamic environment to develop.

Responsibilities

• Test Strategy, Planning & Design: Analyzing and challenging test requests to design detailed methodologies, procedures, and measurement plans. This includes defining configurations for virtual, bench, and ground tests, collaborating on flight programs, and preparing instrumentation.
• Test Execution, Real-Time Monitoring & Validation: Running and overseeing test campaigns (including external deliveries), utilizing the telemetry room for real-time analysis during flights, validating measurements, and performing key verifications to secure experimental flight approvals.
• Reporting, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Documenting and reporting anomalies, sharing test results with the Design Office to support integration maturity, and driving the strategy for test means through digital innovation (such as automation and big data analytics).

Required qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautics or equivalent; minimum of 3 years experience; proactive, motivated, curious, rigorous, eager to test, analyze, investigate and contribute to the future of testing.
• Open-minded with good communication and synthesis skills; strong team spirit.
• Technical skills: Knowledge of flight mechanics; knowledge/experience of testing systems; knowledge/experience of analyzing data; relevant experience including embedded system design or computer science; Python coding is a plus; Data science is a plus; advanced English and intermediate French mandatory.

Environment and Benefits

• Financial: Profit sharing, employee savings plan with Airbus contribution, voluntary stock purchase plan.
• Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, holiday transfer option, staff council offering social, cultural, and sports activities.
• Wellbeing/Health: Complementary health insurance, health centers, concierge services, gym, carpooling applications.
• Development: Upskilling and development prospects, including unlimited access to over 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, expert career paths, accelerated development programs, and mobility opportunities.

Located in Toulouse, the global capital of aeronautics and European space research. Toulouse is a dynamic city with international airport, providing easy access to the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Pyrenees mountains.

This job requires an awareness of 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 SASEmployment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: ProfessionalJob Family: Testing

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