**Role & seniority: ** FTI System Architect / Flight Test Instrumentation (m/f), Entry Level (Classe E10), Permanent; based in Flight Test Centre (Flight Test Instrumentation Architecture department).

**Stack/tools (implied): ** Flight test instrumentation & measurement chain architecture; electrical/mechanical design support (e.g., electrical diagrams, wire harnesses). Specific software/tools not stated.

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Own/coordinate FTI measurement chain knowledge and architecture for flight test installations across aircraft programs (as department “Measurement chains” Functional Architect/Focal Point).
Translate flight test requirements (from engineers/pilots) into technical solutions; define architectures to launch electrical/mechanical design and instrumentation (hardware/software/equipment).
Manage technical delivery inputs: identify/report technical risks, specify missing/obsolete equipment, and support integration activities.

Must-have skills:
- Higher Technician degree (or equivalent) in Aeronautical/Space Engineering
- Good knowledge/experience in flight test instrumentation
- Knowledge/experience in metrology
- Ability to operate in a dynamic/challenging environment
- French & English negotiation level; strong communication, rigor, autonomy, teamwork.
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience as flight test resources architect
Location & work type:
- **Toulouse, Franc

Full Description

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an FTI System Architect (m/f) to join our Flight Test Instrumentation Architecture department based in Toulouse, France, within the Flight Test Centre.

Come and live this exciting adventure as a Flight Test Installation Architect by providing reliable and tailored FTI architectures required for the smooth running of development and certification flight test campaigns for all Airbus Aircraft Programmes.

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 future challenges

Internalize the knowledge and skills required to manage the FTI measurement chains integrated into the programming of our Flight Test Installation. Be able to manage measurement chains for all programs to become the department's "Measurement chains" Functional Architect / Focal Point. Gather, understand, and challenge (if necessary) the requirements expressed by flight test engineers or pilots in order to translate them into appropriate technical solutions. Define the architectures to be implemented and share them with stakeholders to launch the electrical/mechanical design phases, as well as the development of specific instrumentation (hardware, software, equipment, etc.). Promptly report technical risks and request arbitration on proposed alternatives. Specify the development of missing or obsolete required equipment. Assist designers, if necessary, in creating the electrical diagrams and associated wire harnesses for these architectures. Provide support for integration activities.

Your boarding pass

Higher Technician degree (or equivalent) in Aeronautical or Space Engineering Good knowledge and experience in flight test instrumentation Knowledge and experience in metrology Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging operational environment Experience as a flight test resources architect would be an asset

Soft skills: Team player, autonomy, rigor, strong communication skills, adaptability, and flexibility

Language skills: Negotiation level in French and English

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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 E10

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Testing

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