Airbus UpNext – Handling Qualities engineer (m/f)

Job Description:

Airbus R&T in the wing perimeter has focused a lot in the past years on the structural and industrial aspects, resulting in the Wing of Tomorrow concepts and ground prototypes.

eXtra performance WING, an Airbus UpNext demonstrator, is using disruptive wing technologies focusing on wing performance and need acceleration or feasibility demonstration. Our purpose is to fly a remote controlled business jet, flying subsonic, at classical Airbus aircraft altitudes, with a scaled wing heavily instrumented. 

The eXtra Performance Wing Handling Qualities engineer (M/F) position is within Airbus UpNext and it’s a fixed term mission till September 2025. 

Missions

• To produce Integrated Flight Dynamics Models (pre-flight and flight adjusted), Simulation Tools and Frameworks for Handling Quality
• Validation data and Software packages for Training Simulators and their qualification

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What you bring:

• Degree in aeronautical engineering / mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
• Flight Dynamics, Test and/or Flight Physics knowledge
• High interest in digitalisation (big data, etc.) would be a plus
• Experience in organizing and leading all flight dynamic simulation activities required to answer program’ needs
• Experience in providing validation tests for training simulators and supporting data-package activities
• Research and Technology activities and develop methods and tools in line with the engineering strategy to improve the vehicle simulation.

What you get:

• Experience in flight control system development and integration
• Experience in the full V&V cycle of the software development
• An environment that not only fosters your development in many ways, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow
• A shared open space office with highly skilled multicultural teams
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible hours/Opportunity to work remotely
• UpNext communities bonding events
• A high-achieving, experienced and fun team

The responsibilities and the technical scope of the job might evolve according to the agile working environment of the project, so being flexible is important.

You will work very closely cross-functionally with the Airbus Teams, as well as external stakeholders. You have great collaborative skills, with a good understanding of interface management and practical problem solving.

About us

Founded in 2017, Airbus UpNext focuses on flying future technologies at speeds well beyond what seems feasible today. In doing so, it is actively shaping the future of the aerospace industry.

Designed as a talent incubator, Airbus UpNext is a place where you can act and think like a startup while building on the strong expertise of Airbus, a place where you are empowered to test & challenge new processes and ways of working. 

Airbus UpNext’s demonstrators evaluate, mature and validate potential new products and services that encompass radical technological breakthroughs. It has three flagships locations in France, Germany and Spain, to rapidly develop and test future technologies in scaled applications.

Our mission is:

• To identify the trends that could disrupt the future of the aerospace industry and evaluate them to demonstrate their potential as a viable product.
• To accelerate traditional research cycles and prototype development to achieve proof of concept in a real environment and at a convincing scale and speed.
• To develop real-world applications for emerging aerospace technologies, thereby driving their maturity and increasing their value.
• To be THE reference for Technology Value Assessment

Our Values: #Keep it Simple #Be Audacious #Exploring Together

Our DNA: #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other, #Open to the World

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

Company:

Airbus ExO Services SAS

Employment Type:

Fixed term

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Flight & Space Physics <JF-EN-EE>

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