Space Systems Security Architect — Secure-by-Design in Space

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Space Systems Security Architect (F/M) in the E2E Secured System Architecture department (Chief Engineering), based in Toulouse, France . The department handles security engineering for Earth Observation, Navigation, and Telecom programmes.

Your working environment:

Toulouse is a global hub for aeronautics and space research, serving as a dynamic city in southwest France with many outdoor activity options.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan, and stock purchase plan.
• Work/Life balance: Extra days‑off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, staff council offering social, cultural and sports activities.
• Wellbeing / health: Complementary health insurance (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling.
• Individual development: Upskilling opportunities and development prospects with e‑learning courses, certifications, career path, accelerated programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

You will contribute to guaranteeing that Airbus Defence and Space products are securely designed and meet security requirements per national and international regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to embedded systems certification and/or accreditation.
• Promote a security‑by‑design approach with stakeholders.
• Contribute to security requirements definition.
• Manage requirements traceability.
• Contribute to security design, aligned with requirements.
• Contribute to defining security verification and validation procedures.
• Assess security products.
• Prepare and participate in project reviews and workshops.

Profile:

• Master's degree level (or equivalent) in engineering or computer science.
• At least 4 years of experience in security engineering and architecture.
• Familiar with Common Criteria assurance model and Airbus Security Assurance Requirements for suppliers (SAR).
• Knowledge of security products and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of security concepts: Zero Trust, Secure by Default, Security in depth, DevSecOps, etc.
• IT, network and cloud technology skills.
• Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Team spirit, collaborative mindset.
• Autonomy, adaptability.
• Advanced level in English.
• Experience in space domain is a plus.

This position requires a security clearance or eligibility for clearance by recognized authorities.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Cyber Security

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome 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. Any impersonation seeking monetary exchange in the recruitment process should be reported to