UMB - Avionics Systems Architect (M/F)

Job Description

Airbus Helicopters is seeking an Avionics Architect (M/F) to join our Avionics and Systems Architecture Department, based in Marignane, France.

The role offers an opportunity to develop skills around Integrated Modular Avionics (ATA42) and will include a temporary immersion in the Commercial Aircraft division in Toulouse for approximately six months.

Responsibilities (Helicopters)

• Anticipate future needs and assess possible avionics solutions throughout concept, research, pre‑development and in‑service phases.
• Collect stakeholder needs and translate them into operational concepts and use‑cases.
• Perform functional analysis, define functional architecture (including functional flows), and specify all functional and non‑functional requirements allocated to avionics systems.
• Validate and cascade the complete set of avionics requirements to avionics functions.
• Define all external avionics interfaces and propose the most effective design based on trade‑offs, safety, customer needs, cost, weight, volume, re‑use, and industrial strategy.
• Lead filter board discussions at the avionics level for problem reporting, and ensure overall verification activities.
• Prepare technical substantiation materials for qualification and certification at the avionic level and lead flight‑clearance activity.
• Perform interfaces with other helicopter systems (vehicle, ground segment, open world).

Responsibilities (Commercial)

• Manage on‑board software integration for Integrated Modular Avionics computers on programmes such as A350, A400M, A380 and future projects.
• Collect and allocate integrated modular avionics platform resources (memory, CPU time, I/O) to system software applications.
• Create overall platform configuration and generate software configuration files for upload to the aircraft.
• Prepare validation, verification and certification documentation following safety‑critical certified processes and methodologies.
• Request technical support from the IMA Avionics Platform Technical Referent when necessary.
• Steer operationally and ensure performance and delivery of subcontractors involved in contracted engineering work.

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduate in engineering.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong knowledge and interest in avionics and aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of IT technologies.
• Proactive, autonomous, rigorous, well‑organized.
• Collaborative, team‑player with good stakeholder‑management skills.

Benefits and Compensation

Airbus offers a global, competitive, and transparent compensation package that includes salaries, bonuses, profit‑sharing, and share‑ownership opportunities. Employees enjoy professional development programmes, health coverage, retirement plans, work‑life balance initiatives, and various facility benefits such as company restaurant, transport allowances and sports complexes.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications irrespective of social or cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We have a zero‑tolerance policy for any form of bribery or inappropriate financial requests.