Optical Systems Components Specialist (d/f/m)

Job Title and Location

Optical Components Specialist (f/m) – Toulouse, France

About the Role

You will be part of the environment and system standard parts team, developing and qualifying electrical and optical system components for application across various aeronautical programs, from specification to in‑service support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and qualification of optical products, ensuring validation of associated design deliverables.
• Represent the engineering department within cross‑functional teams, collaborating closely with procurement, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Develop innovative optical solutions to meet future needs such as increased cabin entertainment capacity or lighter avionics data networks.
• Manage relationships with worldwide suppliers and subcontractors to ensure product quality and delivery.
• Investigate and solve technical issues arising in‑service or during manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in optical engineering or in optical and electrical system installation.
• Strong knowledge of environmental conditions (electromagnetic interference, corrosion, vibration) and associated test methods.
• Proven experience in systems engineering and project management within an industrial context.
• Ability to investigate complex problems, construct solid analyses, and identify root causes.
• Advanced level in English is mandatory to communicate effectively in a transnational environment.

Benefits

• Attractive salary, success and profit‑sharing schemes, employee savings plan, and a voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Work‑life balance with extra days off, holiday transfer option, staff council activities, and additional services.
• Wellbeing: complementary health insurance coverage, health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: upskilling opportunities, access to 10 000+ e‑learning courses, certifications, career path programmes, national and international mobility.

Employment Details

Company: Airbus Operations SASEmployment Type: PermanentJob Class (France): Classe G13Experience Level: ProfessionalJob Family: Elec.Electron.&Electromag, Optics&Optron

Legal and Diversity Statement

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and 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. We also require an awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, forming the foundation of the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.