System Designer for Shared Resources Avionic Platform (F/M)

Location

Toulouse, France.

Company

Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

Position

System Designer for future Integrated Modular Avionic (IMA) Avionics Platform (M/F)

Summary

As part of the Avionics Platforms team, you will drive the technical design and definition of the future generation of Integrated Modular Avionic (IMA) computers within Airbus next-generation system architecture (DAL-A) for Next Generation Single Aisle.

Responsibilities

• Support TRL reviews and de‑risking activities to evaluate the feasibility of future platform architectures in a safety‑critical context.
• Define high‑level requirements for the core processing perimeter focusing on hardware virtualization and interface with A653 RTOS solutions.
• Act as the technical counterpart for potential future suppliers during research and pre‑development phases.
• Ensure early‑stage designs meet applicable standards (ARP4754, DO‑254, DO‑178C (DAL‑A)) and initiate V&V and certification strategies.
• Nurture technical dossiers required for eventual launch of full‑scale development within a 3‑5 year horizon.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years experience with a strong foundation in electronics, hardware, software, and A/C systems engineering.
• Knowledge of modern avionics platform architectures.
• Experience with hardware and software development constraints; familiarity with DO‑178, DO‑254, ARP4754.
• Systems mindset: ability to define requirements at system level while leaving implementation details to suppliers.
• Knowledge of ARINC 653 concepts and constraints of commercial real‑time operating systems.
• Good communication and stakeholder management; excellent technical writing skills in English.

Benefits

• 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 sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing/health: complementary health insurance coverage; site‑specific health services centre, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Professional development: upskilling opportunities, e‑learning courses, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Working Environment

The global capital of aeronautics in a dynamic city served by an international airport, with proximity to beaches, mountains, and outdoor activities.

Work Arrangement

Flexible working arrangements supported to stimulate innovative thinking.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Entry Level
• Class: F12 (France)

Equal Opportunity & Employment

Airbus is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome all applications irrespective of background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.