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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Lightning Protection Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeYvelines, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a first professional experience in the lightning-protection profession.
  • Hold Qualifoudre N1 certification.
  • Be proficient with computer-aided design and drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit.
  • Have knowledge of electromagnetic simulation or risk-calculation tools and software.
  • Be proficient in national and international lightning-protection standards.
  • Have an advanced level of French.
  • Undergo the required security accreditation procedure to access information classified as national defense secrets.

Responsibilities

  • Perform critical lightning-risk analyses according to NF EN 62305-2 standards and INERIS technical guides.
  • Model protection zones and assess direct and indirect impact probabilities.
  • Determine required protection levels, from I to IV, based on equipment criticality.
  • Design external protection, including lightning capture devices such as air terminals, mesh cages and stretched wires, and associated earthing networks.
  • Design internal protection, including lightning protection zones, selection and coordination of surge protectors, and optimization of bonding and equipotential networks.
  • Calculate separation distances to prevent dangerous flashovers.
  • Monitor applicable standards, including the NF EN 62305 series, NF C 15-100 and NF C 17-102.
  • Contribute to defining maintenance strategies for protection systems.
  • Write lightning-risk analysis reports and technical study dossiers.
  • Produce technical specifications for construction contractors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have an intermediate level of English.

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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