Airbus Operations SAS
Aeronautics
HandlingQualitiesEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Professional candidates.
“Handling Qualities Engineer at Airbus Operations SAS. Skills: Flight mechanics, Flight dynamics, Aerodynamics, Control simulation. Sizing of control surfaces. Validation of handling qualities”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure aircraft Handling Qualities meet required standards
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in aeronautical engineering (or equivalent), Knowledge of flight mechanics and flight dynamics, Knowledge of aerodynamics or performance, Knowledge of control simulation tools: Matlab, Simulink, Advanced level in English, Advanced level in French
Nice to Have
Interest in digitalization (big data analysis), Knowledge of automatic control systems, Knowledge of aircraft systems
What You'll Do.
Sizing of control surfaces
Validation of handling qualities
Validation of stability requirements
Definition of flight envelope
Evaluation of aircraft behavior
Development of new aircraft
Incremental developments
Preparing dossiers for certification
Maintaining fleet airworthiness
Flight safety assessment
Upgrade flight safety standards
Feedback contribution
Skill development within team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Integrator between domains; Collaboration with cockpit systems; Collaboration with operational teams; Collaboration with Customer Support; Collaboration with Flight Tests; Collaboration with Flight Physics; Collaboration with Flight & Lab Tests; Collaboration with Propulsion; Collaboration with Product Safety
Full Job Description
****Job Description:**** **Airbus Commercial Aircraft** is looking for a **Handling Qualities Engineer** to join our **Stability & Control department** based in **Toulouse, France.** You will be part of a team that, throughout the aircraft's life cycle, acts as an integrator between the Aerodynamics, Performance, Loads, and Modelling domains, as well as with the various aircraft systems including engines and landing gear to ensure that the aircraft's Handling Qualities meet the required standards. You will be involved in the following activities: * Sizing of control surfaces and validation of handling qualities & stability requirements. * Definition of the flight envelope (minimum speeds, definition of angle-of-attack protection elements), in close collaboration with cockpit systems and operational teams (Customer Support, Flight Tests). * Evaluation of aircraft behavior in the event of system failures. We also support feasibility phases during the preparation of future program developments. **Your working environment:** 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! **How we care for you:** * **Financial rewards:** Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis. * **Work / Life Balance:** Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services. * **Wellbeing / Health:** Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application. * **Individual development:** Great upskilling opportuni
Applying for this Handling Qualities Engineer role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Airbus Operations SAS?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.