Traducteur·trice Anglais-Français et Coordinateur·trice de Traduction

Job Title

Traducteur·trice Anglais-Français et Coordinateur·trice de Traduction (English‑French Translator & Translation Coordinator)

Location

Elancourt, France

Job Description

Airbus Defence and Space invites applications for a long‑term contract (Permanent) to join the Customer Services Department. The role focuses on managing all translation activities for technical documentation and related marketing, press release and commercial content, ensuring linguistic quality and compliance with style guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate documents from English to French and vice versa, covering technical, marketing, and commercial materials.
• Proofread and revise translations to maintain quality and adherence to the company’s editorial standards.
• Validate deliverables in all required languages.
• Lead end‑to‑end translation projects: manage requests, assign tasks to internal or external translators, track progress and timelines, and enforce cost and quality controls.
• Ensure terminological consistency by developing and maintaining glossaries and translation memories.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to understand translation needs and deliver tailored linguistic support.
• Participate in continuous improvement of translation processes and tools.
• Manage relationships with external translation service providers, evaluating performance and handling budget estimates.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of translated documents: creation, versioning, publication, archiving, and obsolescence management.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in translation or equivalent.
• Native or bilingual proficiency in French, and fluent proficiency in English.
• Minimum 7 years of professional translation experience (preferred).
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to adapt style and tone to different audiences.
• Proficient in Trados Studio and other computer‑assisted translation tools.
• Strong project‑management skills and high level of organization.
• Precision, meticulousness, and a customer‑orientated mindset.
• Flexibility, independence, and teamwork capabilities.
• Knowledge of an additional language is a plus.

Security & Clearances

This position requires a security clearance or eligibility for one with the relevant authorities.

Benefits & Development

• Competitive salary with participation schemes and stock purchase options.
• Additional vacation days, transfer options, and a staff council offering social, cultural and sporting events.
• Comprehensive complementary health insurance covering disability, death and invalidity.
• Access to training: unlimited e‑learning courses, certification programs, accelerated development tracks, and domestic and international mobility opportunities.

Work Environment

Work at Airbus’s Elancourt site, close to Paris and the Palace of Versailles, within a supportive, flexible environment that encourages agility and innovation.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Airbus is committed to workforce diversity, inclusive practices and equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of background, gender, disability or beliefs. No remuneration is requested as part of the recruitment process. Reports of impersonation should be forwarded to

Application

Apply online to join a team that values integrity, professional growth and flexible working arrangements.