Lab Test Mean Lead Engineer (M/F)

Airbus; Goyrans; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing schemes

Extra days-off

Employee savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Upskilling opportunities with e‑learn‑

Job summary

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Lab Test Mean Lead Engineer (f/m) to join the Lab Test Means Design & Realization team in Toulouse, France. You will lead architecture definitions, upgrade roadmaps, and level-2 troubleshooting to ensure robust test infrastructure and high-fidelity simulations.

The role demands a strong background in test mean architecture, aircraft systems engineering, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation, plus fluency in French and good command of technical English.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in test mean architecture, aircraft systems engineering, or hardware-in-the-loop simulation.
• Broad multi-system technical background including wiring, electrical/electronics, and software integration.
• Hands-on expertise in hardware and software troubleshooting frameworks (familiarity with VCOM tools is a plus).
• Demonstrated track record in technical coordination and small-scale project management (planning and estimation).
• Full professional fluency in French is mandatory, combined with a good command of technical English.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical focal point for all engineering queries on your assigned Lab Test Means perimeter.
• Perform cost estimations, scheduling baselines, and feasibility studies for upcoming test rig upgrades.
• Coordinate and verify the execution of all hardware and software modifications and architectural corrections on rigs.
• Own level-2 engineering support, driving complex troubleshooting operations for both hardware and software issues.
• Serve as the entry point for simulation models integration while managing all rig-related safety compliance topics.

Skills

Test mean architecture

Aircraft systems engineering

Hardware-in-the-loop simulation

Technical coordination

French language fluency

Tools

VCOM tools

Job description

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Lab Test Mean Lead Engineer (f/m) to join our Lab Test Means Design & Realization department based in Toulouse, France. You will be part of a team developing ground-based simulators and test benches to validate our cutting-edge aircraft systems. As part of the Lab Test Means Team, you will be involved in architecture definitions, technical roadmap enhancements, and level-2 troubleshooting aiming at securing test infrastructure reliability and embedding high-fidelity simulation models. Your working environment: Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
• At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.
• Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges

• Act as the primary technical focal point for all engineering queries on your assigned Lab Test Means perimeter.
• Perform cost estimations, scheduling baselines, and feasibility studies for upcoming test rig upgrades.
• Coordinate and verify the execution of all hardware and software modifications and architectural corrections on rigs.
• Own level-2 engineering support, driving complex troubleshooting operations for both hardware and software issues.
• Serve as the entry point for simulation models integration while managing all rig-related safety compliance topics.

Your boarding pass

• Proven professional experience in test mean architecture, aircraft systems engineering, or hardware-in-the-loop simulation.
• Broad multi-system technical background including wiring, electrical/electronics, and software integration.
• Hands-on expertise in hardware and software troubleshooting frameworks (familiarity with VCOM tools is a plus).
• Demonstrated track record in technical coordination and small-scale project management (planning and estimation).
• Full professional fluency in French is mandatory, combined with a good command of technical English.

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Company

Company: Airbus Operations SAS Employment Type: Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe F12 Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Testing

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Compliance Statement

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.

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