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Innovation Project Manager (MF)

Airbus


Job Location:

Marignane - France

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Take off with Airbus Helicopters !


Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Innovation Project Manager (d/f/m) to join our ET Engineering team based in Marignane France.


Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters.


The Marignane site the 3rd largest industrial site in France near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high-tech inclusive and environmentally friendly working environment.


You will live a unique professional experience at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters.


To learn more about our site and our activities : Airbus Helicopters Marignane. You will enjoy a unique professional experience at the very heart of our helicopter manufacturing operations.


To find out more about our site and activities: future missions :


Within the Research & Innovation department you will participate in the development of some key technologies for Airbus Helicopters flying demonstrators.
You will be a general studies project leader carrying out the responsibilities of the aerodynamic handling qualities loads vibrations and dynamics studies of some flying R&T demonstrators.
This position requires strong technical skills and will combine great agility with strong versatility.
A large part of the activity will be related to the realization of a POC in sprint mode


Your main missions will be :

  • Manage a small integrated team (3 to 5 people) dedicated to rotorcraft general studies

  • Lead the different activities of aerodynamic handling qualities and loads computation for the R&T helicopter demonstrator

  • Organize and analyse the different ground tests related to the general studies: mainly Wind tunnel tests campaign vibrations and dynamic tests

  • Lead the University and test center partnership in link with the general studies topics

  • Ensure the relation and the technical convergence with the different metiers for the general studies

  • Lead and follow the Ground and Flight tests campaigns of any R&T demonstrators and analyse the flight data in link with Flight test department

  • Manage the airworthiness activities relating to the general studies in the framework of R&T flying demonstrators

Project & Methodology Scope :

  • Manage development stages from low-level TRL demonstrators to TRL6 compliant safety and quality standards.

  • Adapt development methodologies to project objectives ensuring the right processes are applied at the right time.

Your profile :

  • Minimum 5 years as a designer of complex products in aeronautics.

  • Minimum 5 years in the development of aerospace products.

  • Demonstrated experience as a group leader having supervised design office engineers.


Required Skills :

  • Expertise in Catia V5

  • VPM-type PLM tools.

  • Masters Degree in Engineering (Bachelor5) specialized in aeronautical domains

  • Mastering key aeronautical technical rules.

  • Advanced awareness of safety compliance and airworthiness constraints in aeronautical products.

  • English Professional level


3 Reasons to join us :

  • Our Values : Six essential values form the core of our company. Defined for employees by employees our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business reflecting the unique mix of qualities found in each member of our global family.

  • Inclusion and diversity : We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment where everyones diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce is the engine of innovation at Airbus. It makes us unique and contributes to better problem-solving.


Compensation and benefits :


At Airbus we build the future together and your success is our priority.
Expect a global competitive and transparent compensation package (including salaries bonuses profit-sharing participation and preferred share ownership plan) designed to reward the impact and performance you bring both individually and collectively.
We invest in your complete well-being: professional development (training mentoring international mobility) health coverage retirement and a commitment to a supported work-life balance (parental support flexibility).


And for your daily life benefits that make a difference :

  • A dynamic CSE (Social and Economic Committee) offering many advantages (company restaurant childrens leisure center associations and sports complex travel allowances etc.).

  • Transport facilities: Take advantage of our company shuttles or the reimbursement of your annual transport pass.


Our recruitment process :

  • 1. Apply online.

  • 2. Analysis of your application by the recruitment department.

  • 3. Our positions require a security clearance complete the questionnaire that will be sent to you.

  • 4. Conduct recruitment interviews : HR interview and technical interview with your future manager

  • 5. Receive the job offer!


Ready to take off Give a new dimension to your career by applying online now !


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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 Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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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.

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.


Required Experience:

IC