Job Description:

A vacancy for a Tiger Chief Engineering (m/f) has arisen within Airbus Helicopters in Marignane.

Tiger MKIII is the next extensive upgrade of Tiger attack helicopter. Indeed, the whole integrated avionics system, the mission system and the armament will be fully renovated with state-of-the-art technology to allow Tiger to fulfill the needs of French and Spanish Armies up to the years 2050.

You are a Technical Project Manager with a successful 10 to 15 years of experience in aeronautical industry.

You will belong to Tiger Chief Engineering organization and within Tiger MKIII Vehicle and integration organization (so-called MAS), you assist the team Leader (so-called MAS leader) in the overall mastering and synchronization of vehicle and integration activities.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

You are in charge to assist MAS leader in mastering and synchronization of all activities concurring to the development, certification & qualification of Tiger MKIII Vehicle and integration for all variants (France and Spain).

You are in charge of a sub-part of the overall perimeter (to be defined with the team leader in accordance with your own experience and competencies) encompassing : airframe, electrical generation, electrical and mechanical installation, fuel, ECS, dynamic systems (AGB transmission), powerplant installation SW adaptation, inboard (ballistic protection) and outboard integration (antennae, weapons, mission equipment (EOS,EWS…)).

You are responsible and accountable for your perimeter, to deliver activities on time, cost and quality according to backlog, budget and development logic defined and agreed at Tiger MKIII Vehicle and integration MAS level.

In particular:

• You are responsible to define, cascade and refine MAS backlog towards Squads. 

• You are responsible to align your activities with Industry, S&S and Procurement.

• You are responsible of MAS project follow-up as well as SQUAD leaders in their own perimeter (technical status, budget, milestones, risks&opportunities, KPI, reporting).

• You assist MAS Leader to build integrated planning, to manage contractual commitments, to link to GFE suppliers and equipment co-contractors.

• You assist MAS leader when needed towards Lead Functions, Tiger MKIII MAS, Program and Program Lead Buyer for equipment and contractual management.

• You assist MAS leader when needed in his/her relation with Customers and Official Services.

• You take actively part in MAS animation and routines (within MAS and with other MAS).

• You ensure synchronization and synergies with Tiger Legacy vehicle activities.

In your daily work, you collaborate actively with all other Tiger MKIII MAS Leaders (Avionics, Combat&Awareness, Tests) and MAS members.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Experience in project management

• Strong vehicle skills (architecture, integration, airframe design, stress, electrical installation…).

• Knowledge of vehicle systems (Fuel, ECS, Electrical generation, integration…)

• General engineering skills (aero, vibrations, thermic…) 

• Airworthiness (military), Safety

• Knowledge about development and qualification processes 

• Configuration management principles

• Understanding of Industry and S&S

SOFT & BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Leadership, negotiation and communication skills,

• Autonomy, open minded, initiative and team spirit

• Analysis and synthesis skills

• Customer oriented

• Positive attitude, energy, welcome problem attitude

• Language: English (negotiation level), French or German or Spanish (valuable)

• Willingness to travel in Europe

Your working environment:

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports 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 opportunities and development prospects  with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

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.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM>

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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.