Aeronautical Engineer - Electrical Power Motion Innovation (m/f)

Job description

Airbus Helicopters SAS

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2019 it generated revenues of € 70.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

You have skills in Electronics and Electro-mechanics, you are passionate about aircraft and the electrification of their main functions, you are interested in flight mechanics as well as in the industrialization of electric vehicles, maintenance and logistics of keeping electrical systems in service or piloting drones, join Airbus Hélicopters.

The Electrical Power & Lightings department is looking for an experienced engineer profile with strong skills in Electricity and Mechatronics in order to strengthen the team in charge of the electrification of vertical take-off and landing devices (VTOL) and the reduction of CO2 emissions .

The position is very focused on innovation in the fields of electric or hybrid propulsion as well as non-CO2 energy sources (H2, Fuel cells) but requires experience on the constraints of the serial application of aeronautical products , a good vision of the industrialization of the imagined solutions and their maintenance in service at minimum costs.
Beyond the strong skills in Electricity, Power Electronics and Mechatronics that must be possessed, the position also requires a fairly transverse vision on the EWIS (Electrical Wiring & Integration system), automatic and mechanical flight control, vehicle management, centralized avionics, mechanical assemblies (including rotors and blades) and of course on the engines.
Advanced experience in handling flight and personal safety aspects, design quality (APQP), engineering system (ARP4754a, DO178, DO254), environmental conditions (D0160,), aircraft certification (CS & AMC / ARP) will also be wanted.

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.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.