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Engineer physical measurements (M/F)

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Job Description

Job Description:

Within the flight test domain, the 'Physical Measurements' sub-department verifies and supports all instrumentations for laboratory and flight test installations for all aircraft programs and specifies designs, develops the new technologies of sensors to be used on new projects. The job holder will integrate a service composed of around 20 people. He/She will be the Optical fiber and Lidar measurements referent for the service. For this, he/she will be in charge of development and in service support of aeronautical instrumentations including the metrological control of its components. Furthermore, he/she will contribute to the innovation and research projects looking for the latest technology to be applied for the future projects.

You have a very good level of knowledge in physical measurements, very good experience on  optical fiber measurements technologies and you are motivated, this job is for you!



Main activities: 

  • To be referent of optical fiber and lidar measurements

  • Ensure technological monitoring and manage the obsolescence of the relevant equipment by ensuring technological watch and Ensure chain measurement metrology

  • Decide on new improvements/innovations of optical fiber systems to fully meet the development and certification needs of the aircraft taking into account in addition to technical aspects, financial and organizational impact.

  • Integrating and validating new tests means to ensure safe flight test installation.

  • Manage the interfaces between the different actors: Design office, architects, test specialists, flight test engineers, suppliers,... 


Main skills: 

  • Physical measurements in the test instrumentation domain mainly on Temperature & Strain measurements by using optical fibers (> 3 years of experience) as well on instrumentation definition and Experience in uncertainty analysis

  • Aeronautic system knowledge

  • Analog electronics skills

  • Digital signal processing knowledge

  • Project management skill

  • Advanced level of English and French intermediate level


Required soft skills :

  • strong communication skills to bring people on board

  • Curiosity and pragmatic

  • Business and/or Customer oriented

  • You know how to work with Agility 

Your working environment:


  • Financial rewards

  • Work / Life Balance

  • Wellbeing / Health

  • Individual development

This position is based in Toulouse: 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!

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

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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.

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Job Details

Category
Aerospace Engineering
Employment Type
Full time
Location
Toulouse Area
Posted
Jan 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
Listed
Jan 21, 2026, 01:22 PM

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