Flight dynamics and control laws engineer (m/f)

Description de l'offre

Airbus Operations SAS

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for a Flight dynamics and control laws engineer has arisen within Airbus (Commercial Aircraft) in Toulouse. You will join the Flight Mechanics Team within the Flight Test centre organization.

The Flight Mechanics team, in Airbus Toulouse, is looking for dynamic and willing-to-learn engineers for a Handling Qualities and Flight control laws - Flight Test analyst (m/f) job.

Within the Flight Test Centre organization the Flight Mechanics team is responsible for preparing and analyzing flight tests (FT) related to Flight Physics and Handling Qualities disciplines.

You will not only contribute to carry out a safe and efficient FT campaign but also to certify Airbus products, through real-time telemetry follow-up and deferred-time FT analysis.

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include :

• Preparing the FT campaign, defining and validating on-board and real time (telemetry) visualization tools.
• Following-up the FT in real time, through the telemetry center, providing the necessary support to the crew to ensure the validity and safety of the test.
• Performing differed time FT analysis, providing a synthetic feedback on the FT data validity and on the behavior of the aircraft configuration tested, to the relevant design teams (mainly handling qualities and flight control laws).
• Ensuring an efficient real time follow-up of simulator sessions during concept development phases.
• Elaborating ATA 07 certification documents in close cooperation with EVT.

Thus, this job involves a close collaboration with FT engineers, FT instrumentation and engineering design teams.

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.

Required skills

You will have the following skills and experience :

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in flight physics engineering or related discipline
• Exposure to Flight Mechanics and Flight Control laws disciplines would be desirable.
• Use of initiative/proactivity, being flexible to adapt to an operational and reactive environment.
• Open and positive mind-frame and team playing attitude.
• Language Skills: Advanced level of English and French is required.