Chief Engineer - New Aircraft Program

iO Associates; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace firm in Toulouse is searching for a Chief Engineer to lead a groundbreaking clean-sheet aircraft program. This role demands 12+ years of aerospace engineering experience, strong knowledge of EASA regulations, and proven leadership in complex aviation programs. You will provide strategic technical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to guide the aircraft development process from concept to production. Competitive salary and full-time contract offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of aerospace engineering experience, including leadership of complex aviation programs.
• Deep expertise in overall aircraft systems or performance.
• Strong command of EASA regulations and certification processes.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic technical leadership across all phases of aircraft development.
• Guide system integration, design, testing, and certification efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

Aerospace engineering experience

Leadership of complex aviation programs

Expertise in aircraft systems

Knowledge of EASA regulations

Team leadership

Description du poste

Chief Engineer - New Aircraft Program

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent role

Are you ready to shape the future of aviation?

We're seeking a visionary Chief Engineer to lead the technical development of a groundbreaking clean-sheet aircraft program.

This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a full-cycle aerospace initiative - from concept to production - working with a multidisciplinary team of top-tier engineers and innovators.

What You'll Do:

• Provide strategic technical leadership across all phases of aircraft development.
• Guide system integration, design, testing, and certification efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders and regulatory bodies to communicate technical progress.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

What You Bring:

• 12+ years of aerospace engineering experience, including leadership of complex aviation programs.
• Deep expertise in one or more of the following:
• Overall aircraft systems e.g. avionics, EWIS, landing gear systems etc.
• Overall aircraft performance e.g. flight physics, aerodynamics etc.
• Strong command of EASA regulations and certification processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and deliver results.