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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Environmental and Thermal Testing Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree-level educational background in engineering, mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, instrumentation, or a related scientific discipline.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in a production or testing environment; space-sector experience is preferred.
  • Technical expertise in thermal-vacuum environments and instrumentation, including sensors, thermocouples, and measurement chains.
  • Ability to lead technical projects, tracking milestones, costs, quality, and deadlines.
  • Advanced English proficiency for daily use.
  • Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a security clearance from recognized authorities.
  • Must be a French national in accordance with IGI 1300 of August 9, 2021 (§1.2.2.1).

Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical reference and focal point for the Assembly, Integration and Testing sector on defining, customizing, and monitoring test fixtures mounted on satellites.
  • Analyze customer requirements, lead feasibility studies for instrumentation, temperature/pressure measurement chains, and heating equipment, define specific needs with design offices, and prepare engineering documentation such as test plans and specifications while controlling costs and schedules.
  • Maintain and update the inventory of vacuum and environmental test equipment, assess availability against the test schedule, and anticipate required developments or adaptations.
  • Provide expert technical support during critical test phases, analyze deviations and non-conformities, define and lead corrective-action plans, and support operational continuity through on-call duty.
  • Provide on-call support during test phases.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the space sector.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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