Satellite Test & Production Troubleshooting Lead (M/F/X)
About the job
## Job Description Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Satellite Test & Production Troubleshooting Lead (f/m) to join our Test Engineering Department based in Toulouse, France. ## Your challenges - Production Troubleshooting & Operational Continuity: Serve as the primary focal point to diagnose, analyze, and resolve technical blockers in production (flight and ground issues) related to tests, test frameworks, Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and investigation tooling. - Equipment Maintenance & Configuration Management: Coordinate and execute maintenance and calibration plans for EGSE, test aids, and electrical tools, while maintaining all technical documentation and tracking the Final Assembly Line (FAL) As-Built configuration. - Engineering & Production Interface: Act as the key operational interface between the Test Engineering department and shop-floor production teams, coordinate technical interventions, and support non-conformance investigations and resolution. - Test Flow Optimization & Line Oversight: Drive continuous improvement of the manufacturing test flow, participate in Decision Review Boards (DRB) to ensure correct operational application, and support FAL test equipment commissioning and decommissioning activities.
Working conditions: This position involves shift work (eg. 2x8 schedule). Occasional on-call duty ( astreintes ) may be required based on operational production needs.
Rare business trips may also occur. ## MANDATORY - This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. - The candidate must possess French nationality in accordance with IGI 1300 of August 9, 2021 (§1.2.2.1). ## Your profile - Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Satellite Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT), aerospace, or complex industrial systems - Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), test architectures, network protocols, test software, and electrical instrumentation. - Problem-Solving & Methodologies: Proven mastery of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and strong diagnostic skills within an industrial manufacturing environment. - Interpersonal & Coordination Skills: Rigor, strong organizational capabilities, and excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between engineering experts and production operators. - Languages: Professional fluency in English (daily operational use). ## Our working environment Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city of the southwest of France served by an international airport.
Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor 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. ## Take your career to a new level and apply online now! #LI-GOPOST 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 Defence and Space SAS ## Employment Type Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe F11 ## Experience Level Professional ## Job Family Manufacturing Engineering <JF-MA-ME> By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.
This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.
As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . 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.
From Airbus Defence and Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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