Job Description

Take off with Airbus Helicopters !

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Innovation Project Manager (d/f/m) to join our ET Engineering team based in Marignane – France.

Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters.

The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high-tech, inclusive and environmentally friendly working environment.

You will live a unique professional experience, at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters.

To learn more about our site and our activities : Airbus Helicopters – Marignane. You will enjoy a unique professional experience at the very heart of our helicopter manufacturing operations.

To find out more about our site and activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=flu57j6g-0g

Your future missions :

Within the Research & Innovation department you will participate in the development of some key technologies for Airbus Helicopters flying demonstrators.

You will be a general studies project leader, carrying out the responsibilities of the aerodynamic, handling qualities, loads, vibrations and dynamics studies of some flying R&T demonstrators.

This position requires strong technical skills, and will combine great agility with strong versatility.

A large part of the activity will be related to the realization of a POC in sprint mode

Your main missions will be :

• Manage a small integrated team (3 to 5 people) dedicated to rotorcraft general studies
• Lead the different activities of aerodynamic, handling qualities and loads computation for the R&T helicopter demonstrator
• Organize and analyse the different ground tests related to the general studies: mainly Wind tunnel tests campaign, vibrations and dynamic tests
• Lead the University and test center partnership in link with the general studies topics
• Ensure the relation and the technical convergence with the different metiers for the general studies
• Lead and follow the Ground and Flight tests campaigns of any R&T demonstrators, and analyse the flight data in link with Flight test department
• Manage the airworthiness activities relating to the general studies in the framework of R&T flying demonstrators

Project & Methodology Scope :

• Manage development stages from low-level TRL demonstrators to TRL6 compliant safety and quality standards.
• Adapt development methodologies to project objectives, ensuring the right processes are applied at the right time.

Your profile :

• Minimum 5 years as a designer of complex products in aeronautics.
• Minimum 5 years in the development of aerospace products.
• Demonstrated experience as a group leader, having supervised design office engineers.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Catia V5
• VPM-type PLM tools.
• Master's Degree in Engineering (Bachelor+5) specialized in aeronautical domains
• Mastering key aeronautical technical rules.
• Advanced awareness of safety, compliance, and airworthiness constraints in aeronautical products.
• English Professional level

3 Reasons to join us :

• Our Values : Six essential values form the core of our company. Defined for employees by employees, our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique mix of qualities found in each member of our global family.
• Inclusion and diversity : We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment, where everyone's diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce is the engine of innovation at Airbus. It makes us unique and contributes to better problem-solving.

Compensation and benefits :

At Airbus, we build the future together and your success is our priority.

Expect a global, competitive, and transparent compensation package (including salaries, bonuses, profit-sharing, participation, and preferred share ownership plan), designed to reward the impact and performance you bring, both individually and collectively.

We invest in your complete well-being: professional development (training, mentoring, international mobility), health coverage, retirement, and a commitment to a supported work-life balance (parental support, flexibility).

And for your daily life, benefits that make a difference :

• A dynamic CSE (Social and Economic Committee) offering many advantages (company restaurant, children's leisure center, associations and sports complex, travel allowances, etc.).
• Transport facilities: Take advantage of our company shuttles or the reimbursement of your annual transport pass.

Our recruitment process :

• 1. Apply online.
• 2. Analysis of your application by the recruitment department.
• 3. Our positions require a security clearance, complete the questionnaire that will be sent to you.
• 4. Conduct recruitment interviews : HR interview and technical interview with your future manager
• 5. Receive the job offer!

Ready to take off ? Give a new dimension to your career by applying online now !

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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 Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital <JF-IM-DI>

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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.