Lead Lab Test Means Engineer — Aircraft Systems & Rigs

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

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.