Handling Qualities Engineer

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Handling Qualities Engineer to join our Stability & Control department based in Toulouse, France.

You will be part of a team that, throughout the aircraft's life cycle, acts as an integrator between the Aerodynamics, Performance, Loads, and Modelling domains, as well as with the various aircraft systems including engines and landing gear to ensure that the aircraft's Handling Qualities meet the required standards.

Responsibilities

• Sizing of control surfaces and validation of handling qualities & stability requirements.
• Definition of the flight envelope (minimum speeds, definition of angle‑of‑attack protection elements), in close collaboration with cockpit systems and operational teams (Customer Support, Flight Tests).
• Evaluation of aircraft behaviour in the event of system failures.
• Contributing to the development of new aircraft, incremental developments, and R&T.
• Preparing dossiers for certification and maintaining fleet airworthiness.
• Contributing to flight safety assessment and initiatives to upgrade flight safety standards.
• Contributing to feedback, as well as the development and maintenance of skills within the team and with major interfaces (Flight Physics, Flight & Lab Tests, Propulsion, Product Safety, etc.).

Qualifications

• Degree in aeronautical engineering (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of flight mechanics and flight dynamics.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics or performance.
• Interest in digitalization (big data analysis).
• Knowledge of control simulation tools: Matlab, Simulink, etc.
• Knowledge of automatic control systems would be a plus.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems would also be a plus.
• Advanced level in both English and French.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with success and profit sharing schemes.
• Work‑life balance with extra days off, holiday transfer options and staff council activities.
• Complementary health insurance coverage and on‑site services such as health centre, gym and carpooling.
• Unlimited access to over 10 000 e‑learning courses and development programmes.

This position is permanent and located in Toulouse, France. It requires a professional level experience and falls under Class F12.

Airbus is committed to diversity, equal opportunity and a flexible working environment. Applications should be submitted online.

This role requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.

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.