Airbus UpNext - CRYOPROP system engineer (m/f) AIRBUS

**Job Description:**

As a Cryoprop system engineer (m/f), you will be part of the CRYOPROP systems architects team and integrated in a larger multinational team in charge of developing an advanced superconducting and cryogenic powertrain to enable high power electric propulsion systems for aircraft application.

It will be composed of a superconducting DC network with protections, a cryogenic motor drive, a superconducting electric motor and a cryogenic cooling system developed in a dynamic and emulating environment with worldwide partners including multiple research institutes, start-ups or larger industrial groups.

As part of the Airbus Electrification roadmap supporting Airbus' ZeroE ambitions for high-power electric propulsion, your main objective will be to lead the Power Plant Systems architectures and integration activities.

You will have to be integrated in a team composed of experts in power electronics, motor, distribution, control and cryogenic cooling in order to develop a portfolio of propulsion equipment from R&D, modeling, prototyping and tests.

You are passionate about aeronautics, sciences and technologies, have a strong technical background and like to make and test yourself breakthrough technologies on concrete demonstrations. You like difficult challenges and are the type of person who thinks about "how things can be done" rather than "if they can be done".

*This position is based in Toulouse (Sain Martin), and comes with a limited contract (CDI-C) linked to the delivrable of the demonstratir ( end of december 2026). *

*Starting Date ASAP*

* Responsibilities: *

You will be in charge of:

* Support architecture's evaluations:

* Propose, develop and assess the feasibility of the architecture's concepts combining cryogenic electrical power system (electrical system & power unit) and cryogenic distribution and cooling system

* Follow the different systems trades targeted for 2026

* Support the systems modelling & simulation strategy

* Perform learning capitalization

* Propose mitigation strategies and concepts regarding the key technical risks at multi system level (safety, operations, thermal, integration...)


* Acting as primary interface between the equipment development team and the lead architect

* Contributing to the main project development milestones: development plan, spec, PDR, CDR, equipment & system TRLs, trade Gates etc...

* Direct report to the CRYOPROP lead architect



* Your boarding pass *


* Aerospace engineering degree or similar

* Experience in engineering needed (Electrical systems, OSD, propulsion system, Safety & certification), capability and willingness to understand technical topics at high level

* Ability to manage TRL reviews internally and with partners

* Good team spirit and communication skills

* Positive and forward thinking; influencing & leadership skills

* High level of autonomy and flexibility

* Analytical mind-set and synthesis capacity

* You are recognized for your ability to work with multiple stakeholders and your ability to work with short deadlines

* Passionate about technology and science

* Sharing the values of transparency, courage, humility, empathy

* English: negotiation level




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


Cet emploi exige une connaissance des risques de conformité potentiels et un engagement à agir avec intégrité, comme base de la réussite, de la réputation et de la croissance durable de la société.

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 Zero Emissions SAS

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

*Job Family:*
Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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