Cryogenic power electronic R&T engineer (m/f), Toulouse

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Responsibilities

As a Cryogenic power electronic R&T engineer (m/f), you will be part of the team in charge of designing, prototyping and testing a superconducting electric motor:

• Develop and characterize cryogenic/superconducting components (power module, drivers, sensors, inductances, capacitors, bus bars…)
• Simulate and design power electronic core,
• Design electronic hardware and EMC filters
• Design control/command software
• Prototype motor drive and integrate it in a cryogenic loop
• Integrate and test it in the cryo/superconducting powertrain
• Evaluate performances and potential of a cryo-inverter for propulsive application
• Drive industrial and academic partners.
• Note that the contract for this position is a CDIC (Contrat Durée Indéterminée de Chantier), limited term contract for the duration of the project (estimated 3 years).

Your boarding pass

As the successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate some or all of the following skills and competencies:

• PhD in electronic/power electronic
  
• It will be appreciated:
• Experience in multidisciplinary technical activities (electrical, mechanical, thermal) from technology, design to prototyping and laboratory testing for aeronautic applications)
• Experience in electrical motors for automotive, railway and/or aerospace
• Experience in cryogenic power electronic state of the art and technologies usable for aeronautic applications
• Well-built professional network including academics, industrial players, consultants, entrepreneurs
• Demonstrated ability to reason rigorously about technology or business models at varying levels of abstraction.

Especially:

• Autonomy, Adaptability, Availability, Accountability
• Team-Player
• Hands-on and solution oriented attitude
• Passionate about technology, science
• Sharing the values of transparency, courage, humility, empathy
• Willing to have fun