Functional lead

AIRBUS; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace company based in Toulouse is seeking a Functional Avionics Technical Lead, Software Integrator, to join their constellations team. This permanent position will oversee functional validation tasks and ensure proper software integration for satellite systems. The ideal candidate has strong experience in system validation, knowledge of testing environments, and proficiency in programming languages such as TCL. The role promises a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive work environment.

Prestations

Competitive compensation package

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in systems/sub-systems/equipment validation and tests, ideally within the space industry.
• Ability to embrace change and be solution-oriented.
• Languages: English & French.

Responsabilités

• Establish configuration for functional validation tasks.
• Validate functional chains through open-loop tests.
• Validate nominal and reconfiguration functions via closed-loop tests.

Connaissances

Systems/sub-systems/equipment validation

Knowledge of testing open/closed-loop systems

Development, debugging of test scripts

Software programming and scripting (TCL)

Unix/Linux administration

Strong communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Formation

Engineering degree or equivalent

Outils

Test bench and test equipment

Description du poste

Overview

Airbus Constellations Satellites SAS is seeking a Functional Avionics Technical Lead, Software integrator to join our team based in Toulouse - B612, France. This is a permanent position embedded within the constellations team and will be hosted as secondment within ACS. The role is part of Airbus Defenсe and Space with ongoing involvement in a high-velocity satellite program.

Airbus has always been a worldwide leader for spacecraft design and manufacturing. Airbus Constellations Satellites is a 100% Airbus Defence SAS subsidiary focused on designing low-cost, high-performance satellites and associated platforms for constellations across various missions, including communications, Earth observation, M2M / IoT, maritime, and aero applications.

We offer a meaningful, diverse, and inclusive working environment with a focus on mobility, networking, and work-life balance, and a competitive compensation package reflecting our people’s value.

Your Mission

FA Technical Lead : Technical Authority of the CSW system for the satellite, Specification Owner, responsible for proper development and validation of the test / flight CSW, and driving the implicated development teams. Evaluate and accept design changes and non-conformances related to implementation with support from respective experts.

SW Integrator : collects SW implementations, generates SW images, and packages CSW BOM; deliveries including software factory to client / customer.

Your Day-to-Day

Within this context, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Establishing the necessary and sufficient configuration to perform the functional validation task
• Validating the functional chains through end-to-end open-loop tests
• Validating the nominal and reconfiguration functions of the sub-assembly through closed-loop tests
• Preparing the validation activity against a test specification working within the specified process and using templates and validation tools
• Developing and debugging the test scripts in the dedicated language (TCL) in the test environment
• Executing test procedures and test scripts on the various test means
• Investigating anomalies and producing first level diagnoses and probable root cause (HW, environment model, flight software, test mean, database, procedure, test specification)
• Ensuring proper traceability at all levels of the validation activity (preparation, execution, investigation)
• Liaising with the various architects and domain specialists at all levels of the validation activity
• Liaising with the test environment and checkout system and equipment responsible for test means maintenance and improvement

This role may require occasional shifted work and weekend responsibilities.

Your Profile

• Strong experience in systems/sub-systems/equipment validation and tests, ideally within the space industry
• Knowledge of testing open/closed-loop systems
• HW / SW test environments - test bench, test equipment, CCS
• Development, debugging and execution of test scripts
• Software programming and scripting languages - TCL
• Unix / Linux administration and scripting
• Embedded systems and spacecraft systems - AOCS, DHS, EPS, TCS, PPS, FDIR, Payload
• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Strong communication & emotional intelligence skills
• Ability to embrace change and be solution-oriented
• Languages: English & French
• Life at Airbus Constellations Satellites

You’ll be working with bright and driven colleagues from different industries, countries and backgrounds who are united in a common goal to make Constellations Satellites successful.

• This position may require obtaining export licenses or other regulatory authorizations or being eligible for such authorizations by recognized authorities.

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

Company : Airbus Constellations Satellites SAS

Employment Type : Permanent

Classe Emploi (France) : Classe G14

Experience Level : Professional

Job Family : Chief Engineering & Architecture

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and will never ask for any monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus should be reported to the appropriate authorities.

At Airbus, we support flexible working arrangements where possible to stimulate innovative thinking.