Thermal and Climatic Test Engineer (M/F)
About the company
Do you enjoy dynamic and operational environments? Do you want to work as close to satellites as possible? Join our Airbus Defence & Space team. We are looking for an Environmental and Thermal Test Engineer (m/f) to join our Thermal Test Engineering Department based in Toulouse, France.
Your tasks
You will be part of a team that tests high-technology satellites* (telecommunications, Earth observation, science) using thermal vacuum facilities. Within the Thermal Test Engineering team, *you will be involved in the design, preparation, and implementation of testing means in extreme environments *(thermal vacuum and climatic) aimed at guaranteeing the performance and reliability of satellites before their launch.
**Your responsibilities Technical referent for test setups: Act as the technical referent and focal point for the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) sector for the definition, customization, and monitoring of test setups mounted on satellites.
***Engineering, design, and technical preparation:* Analyze customer requirements, lead feasibility studies (instrumentation, temperature/pressure measurement chains, heating means), define specific needs with design offices, and write engineering documentation (test plans, specifications) while ensuring compliance with costs and schedules.
***Management and anticipation of test means:* Guarantee the monitoring and updating of the vacuum and environmental equipment fleet, evaluate their availability against the test schedule, and anticipate necessary developments or adaptations.
***Operational support, expertise, and anomaly resolution:* Provide expert technical support during critical test phases, analyze drifts and non-conformities, define and lead corrective action plans, and participate in operational continuity via on-call duties.
Requirements
**MANDATORY This position requires security clearance or requires eligibility for clearance by recognized authorities.
***The candidate must possess French nationality in accordance with IGI 1300 of August 9, 2021 (.http://1.2.2.1
Your profile Training in Engineering / mechanical engineering, thermal, instrumentation, or related scientific disciplines.
***Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a production or testing environment (space sector preferred).
*Technical expertise in thermal vacuum environments and instrumentation (sensors, thermocouples, measurement chains).
*Proficiency in managing technical projects (milestone monitoring, cost, quality, and deadline management).
*English: advanced level required (daily use).
What we offer
Financial benefits: Attractive salary, profit-sharing and incentive schemes, employee savings plan supplemented by Airbus, voluntary employee share ownership plan, with allocation of free shares based on the number of shares subscribed.
***Work-life balance:* Additional leave days for special occasions and leave transfer options, a works council offering many socio-cultural activities and other services.
***Well-being / health:* Supplementary health and protection coverage (incapacity, disability, death). Depending on the site: health service center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
***Individual development:* evolution opportunities and numerous training possibilities (catalog of over 10,000 e-learning courses available via open access to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programs, expert pathways, national and international mobility).
Do you not match 100%? Don't worry! We will support you in your development plan.
How to apply
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Other
You will be required to provide on-call support during test phases. Occasional business travel is also to be expected in France and abroad.
Your work environment World capital of aeronautics and European capital of 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, it offers many possibilities 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 Defence and Space SAS · Employment Type Permanent Job Class (France): Class G1