Processes, Methods & Tools (PMT) Focal for Flight Test Installation (FTI)

In order to support our Flight Test Installation (FTI) Engineering team, Airbus Operations is looking for a Processes, Methods & Tools (PMT) Focal for Flight Test Installation (FTI) (d/f/m) Are you looking for a combination of innovative technical challenges and a communication focus with transnational internal stakeholders? Then this is the right place for you! The future of aviation does not happen by chance, but through precision, smart methods, and state-of-the-art engineering infrastructure. As one of the world’s leading players in the aerospace industry, we develop next-generation aircraft and systems – more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Behind every pioneering innovation lies a well-thought-out process landscape. In this key role, you will operate directly in an environment at the interface between systems engineering, software and hardware development, and IT. You will optimize the tools and working methods of our design teams, eliminate friction losses in the development cycle, and ensure that product configurations remain seamlessly traceable throughout their entire lifecycle. This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

• PMT Focal Point: Act as the primary point of contact for design engineers and project leads regarding the definition, harmonization, and continuous development of engineering processes, methods, and tools.
• Configuration Management (CM): Take responsibility for sub-areas of configuration management – from identification and change management (Change Control Boards) to the closure of configuration milestones – including managing the Z-MOD process (FTI change management) and maintaining the FTI configuration database (SABRE) in preparation for design.
• Toolchain & ALM/PLM Integration: Manage and optimize the tool landscape and support rollouts as well as tool qualifications.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure that engineering methods and configuration processes comply with the strict regulatory requirements of the aviation industry.
• Enablement & Coaching: Conduct workshops and trainings, create clear guidelines, and drive best practices across the team.

• Successfully completed degree in engineering, computer science or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in an engineering environment within the aerospace, automotive, or another regulated industry.
• In-depth knowledge of modern ALM, PLM, and systems engineering tools, as well as model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and requirements management.
• Practical experience in configuration and change management in accordance with recognized standards.
• Strong communication skills, diplomatic acumen at cross-functional interfaces, and a structured, solution-oriented, and proactive way of working.
• Business fluent German and English skills, both spoken and written.
• Nice to have: Good knowledge of data analytics, tool development and programming (e.g., Python, Google Apps Script).