Airbus UpNext - Mechanical architect (m/f) AIRBUS

**Job Description:**

Airbus UpNext is looking for a Mechanical architect to support the definition and integration of 5G Non-Terrestrial-Network payload based on space platforms.

Our objective is to explore many new technologies and to support the strategic ambitions of Airbus. As such, be prepared for a wild ride, digging into unconventional ways of working, and be ready for many pivots throughout, as we will explore the unknown.

As Mechanical architect, you are responsible for the mechanical design, integration and test of the 5G NTN payload.

This position is based in Toulouse ( between Labège and Saint Martin), and you will collaborate with teams across Europe and an international partnership landscape.

* This job comes with a 3 year CDI-C contract tied to the deliverable of this demonstrator - end of June 2028. *

* Missions: *

Passionate and impatient about testing hypotheses and bringing learning into the business based on concrete demonstrations, you are the type of person who thinks about "how things can be done" rather than "if they can be done".

By being the Mechanical architect, you will:


* Accommodation of the payload (CAD model, Built of Material, Mass budget)

* Mechanical analyses (modal analysis, sinus, random, acoustic)

* Procurement and integration (detailed design, supplier follow-up, integration)

* Payload qualification (tests plan / report)

* Link with electrical / thermal architect

* Contribute to overall payload validation

* Documentation (ICD / justification file)



*Your Boarding Pass*

What you bring:


* Experience and knowledge in mechanical definition and computation for space systems.

* Willingness to work with external companies for mechanical HW procurement and tests

* Passion about technology, science.

* Power to take initiatives to propose simpler and efficient ways of working.

* Hands-on and solution oriented attitude.

* Autonomy, Adaptability, Availability, Accountability.

* Joy in working in an international, diverse and geographically located team.

* Values of transparency, courage, humility, empathy.

* English at negotiation level is mandatory.

* Willingness to have fun.



What you get:

* Develop critical components of the future's space.

* An environment that not only fosters your development in many ways, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow.

* A shared open space office with highly skilled multicultural teams.

* Ability to craft your calendar with flexible hours/Opportunity to work remotely.

* UpNext communities bonding events.

* A high-achieving, experienced and fun team.



*About us*

Founded in 2017, Airbus UpNext is actively shaping the future of aerospace by using demonstrators to evaluate, mature and validate new products and services.

Designed as a talent incubator, Airbus UpNext is a place where you can act and think like a startup while building on the strong expertise of Airbus, a place where you are empowered to challenge and test new processes and ways of working.

Our purpose is:

* To identify the trends that could disrupt the future of the aerospace industry and evaluate them to demonstrate their potential as a viable product.

* To accelerate traditional research cycles and prototype development to achieve proof of concept in a real environment and at a convincing scale and speed.

* To develop real-world applications for emerging aerospace technologies, thereby driving their maturity and increasing their value.

* To be THE reference for Technology Value Assessment



Our Values: #Keep it Simple #Be Audacious #Exploring Together

Our DNA: #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other, #Open to the World

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 ExO Services SAS

*Employment Type:*
Fixed term
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*Experience Level:*
Professional

*Job Family:*
Chief Engineering & Architecture

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