Handling Qualities Engineer (m/f)

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Handling Qualities Engineer to join the Aircraft Control Domain in Toulouse. The role bridges flight physics, systems, engines and landing gear, ensuring aircraft maneuverability, stability and safety throughout the aircraft life cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Check aircraft and actuator sizing to meet handling‑qualities requirements.
• Define the flight domain, including characteristic speeds, angle‑of‑attack protection settings, sideslip limits and related procedures.
• Analyse the impact of system failures on aircraft stability and control.
• Assess aircraft behaviour in failure scenarios and contribute to procedural definitions with Flight Operations, Flight Test and system teams.
• Support in‑service fleets by analysing events in close collaboration with Customer Support and Product Safety.
• Assist production phases prior to final delivery, ensuring handling‑qualities compliance.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of aircraft flight dynamics, control surfaces sizing and handling‑qualities concepts.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams such as flight operations, flight test and system engineering.
• Ability to analyse complex system interactions and propose robust mitigation procedures.

Required skills

What we offer

• Attractive salary with profit‑sharing and employee stock purchase plans.
• Extra days‑off for special occasions and holiday transfer options.
• Comprehensive health coverage, on‑site health services, gym and car‑pooling facilities.
• Unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses, certifications and accelerated development programmes.
• Opportunities for national and international mobility and flexible working arrangements.