Lab Test Means Components Engineer (m/f)

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Lab Test Means Engineer (f/m) to join its Flight and Integration Test Centre in Toulouse, France. You will be part of the team developing and deploying Lab Test Means components from instrumentation, supporting avionic system test campaigns in a high‑workload, transnational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare documentation and execute testing and deployment of hardware and software components.
• Define technical deliverables for subcontracted activities and manage associated purchase orders and receipts.
• Update the test matrix, support bug fixing, and drive technical updates on integration benches.
• Harmonise test procedures and technical means with other European test facilities (Filton, Hamburg, Bremen).
• Occasional business travel within Europe may be required.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a designer, developer or tester in lab test means, instrumentation or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical interfaces for test systems (racks, connectors, cabling).
• Strong knowledge of avionic system interfaces and standard protocols (A429, AFDX, discretes, analog, CAN).
• Basic understanding of IT, networking, cybersecurity rules and programming languages.
• Intermediate level of English and willingness to travel for business in Europe.

Required skills

• Mechanical and electrical test‑system interfaces.
• Avionics protocols such as A429, AFDX and CAN.
• IT networking and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Programming languages.

What we offer

• Attractive salary with success‑based profit‑sharing, employee savings and voluntary stock‑purchase plans.
• Extra days off for special occasions, holiday‑transfer options and a staff council providing social, cultural and sport activities.
• Complementary health‑insurance coverage, on‑site health services, concierge, gym and car‑pooling facilities.
• Unlimited access to more than 10 000 e‑learning courses, certifications, accelerated development programmes and national/international mobility.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible to foster innovative thinking.