Process Leader & WPL for On-Board functions H/F

3507 Airbus Operations SAS; Goyrans; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee savings plan

Stock purchase plan

Extra days off

Health insurance

Job summary

Airbus SE in Toulouse, France seeks a Process Leader & WPL for On-Board functions to lead avionics performance models and algorithms into cockpit systems across programs. You will steer development, coordinate with programs, systems teams, and FMS suppliers to deliver qualified models and datasets.

You bring background in aeronautics, minimum 3 years in avionics or flight ops, knowledge of flight physics and FMS design, and fluency in English and French.

Qualifications

• Background in aeronautics or related engineering discipline.
• Proven knowledge of flight physics, aircraft systems and cockpit environments.
• Experience with FMS design, surrogate modeling, or IT scripting/data science.
• Minimum 3 years in aeronautics, flight operations, or avionics systems engineering.
• Proficient in English and French (negotiation level).

Responsibilities

• Steer the development of avionics performance functions by leading technical interfaces with programs, systems teams, and FMS suppliers.
• Design next-generation aircraft performance algorithms and functional models for implementation in the New FMS.
• Deliver qualified models, flight physics datasets, and verification packages to support system integration and V&V testing.
• Analyze in-service flight operational data in collaboration with operation teams to quantify performance and propose upgrades.
• Optimize engineering process frameworks and functional calculation toolsets across civil and military programs.

Skills

Aeronautics background

Flight physics knowledge

Cockpit systems understanding

FMS design / surrogate modeling / s

English & French proficiency

Job description

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Process Leader & WPL for On-Board functions (f/m) to join our On-Board Performance Applications department based in Toulouse, France. You will join the team responsible for embedding critical aircraft performance models and algorithms directly into cockpit avionics across all aircraft programs. At the crossroads of flight physics, flight operations, and system integration, you will act as a Work Package Leader or Process Leader to drive the design, delivery, and in-service enhancement of advanced on-board functions such as the New FMS, ROPS, and TAWS.

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.
• Flexibility: Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

• Steer the development of avionics performance functions by leading technical interfaces with programs, systems teams, and FMS suppliers.
• Design next-generation aircraft performance algorithms and functional models for implementation in the New FMS.
• Deliver qualified models, flight physics datasets, and verification packages to support system integration and V&V testing.
• Analyze in-service flight operational data in collaboration with operation teams to quantify performance and propose upgrades.
• Optimize engineering process frameworks and functional calculation toolsets across civil and military programs.

Your boarding pass:

• Background in aeronautics, flight physics, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aeronautics, flight operations, or avionics systems engineering.
• Proven technical knowledge of flight physics, aircraft systems, and cockpit operational environments.
• Practical expertise in Flight Management Systems (FMS) design, surrogate modeling, or IT scripting/data science.
• Advanced proficiency in English and French (negotiation level).

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 G13 Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Flight & Space Physics

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