An offer entitled " Cockpit Concept Specialist on latest military helicopters" has just opened within Airbus Helicopters on Marignane site.
You will actively contribute to the Mission of the department working on Flight Crew Centric (Human Factors) & Cockpit Design for Airbus helicopters in Engineering.
The Mission of the department consists in building the concept of an integrated cockpit for civil & military helicopters and to certify it. Concerning this offer, the activities (related to Cockpit Operations, Crew Interface and Avionics Functions topics) will focus on major upgrades on military helicopters.

**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.
- **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.

**Your challenges**:
You will contribute to the following main activities:

- participate to HMI Working Groups (with flight test and customers)
- contribute to the general cockpit concept document (general cockpit philosophy and the intended functions of the helicopters from the flight crew’s perspective). a specific focus will be given to Head Up/Head Worn Functions & associated equipment
- support the cockpit physical definition (geometry and layout) derived from the general concept
- contribute in assessing HMI ergonomic criteria and the cockpit compliance with the intended functions
- contribute to the associated Project Management Tasks (quotation, deliverables tracking in collaboration with Project organizations, Risks & Opportunities management under our Métier perimeter, lessons Learnt & associated proposals definition & escalation)

**Your profile**:
Educated to 5 years’ degree level Aeronautics

Engineering / Systems Engineering experience
Essential is a global understanding of Aeronautics
A global understanding of the overall helicopter operations in its environment & within the Cockpit is recommended
A knowledge of the operational regulations applicable to helicopters would be a plus
Cockpit Design, Human factors / Ergonomics is a plus
Flying an aircraft is a plus
Language: Fluent in English & French. Knowledge of other European Languages (German) would be an advantage

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

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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

**Contract Type**:
PermanentClasse Emploi (France): Classe G14

**Experience Level**:
Professional

**Job Family**:
Qualification & Operability

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.