Airbus UpNext - Computer Vision & Video Analytics Engineer (m/f) (H/F)

AIRBUS EXO AUTONOMY SAS; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work option

Coffee and beverages

Open-space office culture

Job summary

Airbus UpNext is seeking a Computer Vision & Video Analytics Engineer to develop vision-based solutions across multiple test benches in Toulouse. You will collaborate with a senior AI engineer and international teams on an agile program, delivering datasets, models and evaluation metrics while ensuring code quality and robust documentation.

The role is based in Toulouse with flexible hours and remote-work options, under a fixed-term contract linked to the demo deliverable through February 2028.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in computer vision / ML / robotics or related field.
• Strong Python; experience with PyTorch and OpenCV.
• Familiarity with Git and Linux command line; good documentation.
• English at negotiation level; autonomous and proactive; teamwork in international setting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain annotated datasets: frame extraction, labelling, quality checks and train/validation splits.
• Train, fine-tune and evaluate models, and report results with clear metrics.
• Implement and test new algorithms from literature in the Python codebase.
• Write unit and regression tests and keep documentation up to date.
• Help integrate the pipeline on target hardware: running models and diagnosing video input issues.
• Assist evaluation of new sensors and write integration prototypes.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

OpenCV

Git

Linux

English (negotiation level)

Education

Master's degree in computer vision / ML / robotics

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Job Description

Join us to be part of the new Airbus UpNext strategic demonstrator paving the future of Aircraft Connectivity.

This demonstrator will accelerate the development of new technologies to bring tangible learnings to the business.

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 challenge and test new processes and ways of working.

This position comes with a limited contract (CDI-C) linked to the deliverable of the demo (estimated end date - end of February 2028), starting ASAP.

Mission

As the Computer Vision & Video Analytics Engineer, you will be working with the senior AI engineer to develop vision based solutions on our different test/integration benches.

There are several industrial benches to be managed in this scope: ground / air / road benches, it is key to ensure the consistency between them.

This position is based in Toulouse, and we will collaborate with teams across Europe and an international partnership landscape.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain annotated datasets: frame extraction, labelling, quality checks and train/validation splits.
• Train, fine-tune and evaluate models, and report results with clear metrics.
• Implement and test new algorithms from the research literature in the existing Python codebase.
• Write unit and regression tests and keep the documentation up to date.
• Help to integrate the pipeline on the target hardware: running and benchmarking models, and diagnosing issues in video input and camera setup.
• Help evaluate new sensors by recording data, checking quality and writing integration prototypes.

What you bring

• Master's degree, engineering degree or equivalent in computer vision, machine learning, robotics or a related field (or a comparable portfolio).
• Good Python and some experience with PyTorch and OpenCV.
• Knowledge of the basics of computer vision: object detection, tracking, camera geometry, evaluation metrics.
• Comfortable with Git and the Linux command line.
• Curious, rigorous and able to document your work clearly.
• Passion about technology, science.
• Autonomy, Adaptability, Availability, Accountability.
• Eagerness in working in an international, diverse and geographically located team.
• Values of transparency, courage, humility, empathy.
• English at negotiation level is mandatory.
• Willingness to have fun.

What you get

• Pivotal Role in a Strategic Mission: play a key part in a project and participate in the Aviation Connectivity revolution.
• Build Something that Last: Your work will create a high-value asset and learning contribution for Airbus's future.
• Develop Critical Competences: Acquire and develop a sound background in connectivity technologies, a field essential for the future of aerospace. This experience can provide a unique career development opportunity within Airbus.
• Agile and Empowering Environment: Thrive in a work culture that empowers you to act and think like a start-up while being supported by the strong expertise of Airbus. We value an eagerness to take initiative and propose efficient ways of working.
• A Great Team and Culture: Be part of a high-achieving, experienced and fun team in a shared open-space office with highly skilled colleagues. We are guided by the "Care for Each Other" value.
• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy the ability to craft your calendar with flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely, alongside regular UpNext community bonding events. And yes, we have complimentary freshly ground coffe ? and beverages.

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.

About us

Founded in 2017, Airbus UpNext is actively shaping the future of aerospace by using demonstrators to evaluate, mature and validate new products and services. Our purpose is to pioneer game-changing technologies with Airbus.

In this role, you will embody the core Airbus UpNext values:

• Care for Each Other: Ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Be Simple: Finding the most efficient path to success.
• Be Audacious: Challenging the status quo to make the unthinkable real.
• Be Open: Collaborative solution-finding across diverse teams.
• Speed of Execution: Moving at the speed of a startup.

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 Autonomy SAS

Employment Type

Fixed term

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Vehicle Mission & Control

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