Lab Test Mean Lead Engineer (M/F)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and profit sharing schemes

Staff wellbeing and health insurance

Extensive upskilling and 10,000+ e‑le‎

Mobility programs

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS is seeking a Lab Test Mean Lead Engineer to join the Lab Test Means Design & Realization team in Toulouse, France. You will lead engineering efforts for ground-based simulators and test benches, driving architecture definitions, roadmaps and level-2 troubleshooting to ensure reliable test infrastructure and high-fidelity models.

The role calls for a strong background in test mean architecture, multi-system integration, and hardware/software troubleshooting, with full

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.
• Demonstrated track record in technical coordination and small-scale project management.

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 proficiency

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.

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.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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 Operations SAS

Employment Type

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France)

Classe F12

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Testing

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