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Job description
Airbus is hiring a Airframe Structural Design Engineer — a full-time, based in Getafe Area role. Apply directly on Airbus's careers page below.
Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Military Derivatives)
Location: Getafe Area
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Job Description:
An opportunity for an Airframe Structural Design Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Military Derivatives Team (Air Power). We are building a brand-new team inside an exciting and challenging new upcoming military Program that will help reinforce Spanish and European sovereignty. The team works in a collaborative, multicultural, and multidisciplinary environment focused on the launch and execution of ambitious military aircraft derivatives projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
Design and develop structural aircraft components, assemblies, installations, and design solutions for A/C Derivatives programs using Catia V5, CSG Full3D, and modern design processes and tools.
Establish design principles, Key Characteristics Design, interfaces, frontiers, interface points, materials, and detailed manufacturing process definitions.
Participate actively in concurrent engineering processes with industrial and production teams with a customer-oriented approach throughout the end-to-end product lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with other Engineering Design offices (stress, analysis, loads, systems installation, armament, materials & processes, aerodynamics, DMU/CAD) to continuously refine interfaces.
Manage and coordinate internal team members and external subcontracting companies.
Provide technical support to various internal and external stakeholders (supply chain, quality, purchasing, manufacturing engineering, production, airworthiness, certification, and qualification).
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:
Education: Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering degree, or a related technical discipline.
Experience: Proven experience in Airframe Structural Design applying metallic and composites technologies to major components (Empennage, Fuselage, Wing, Weapons Bay, Doors, Mechanisms, or Military Systems).
Soft skills: Strong communication skills, proactive attitude, high team-play spirit, and ability to manage internal people as well as external suppliers.
Languages: Good level of English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
Technical knowledge: Structural design, pre-sizing knowledge, configuration management, materials and manufacturing processes, modern CAD/DMU tools (Catia V5, CSG Full3D).
Valuable / Nice to have: French language would be a desirable plus.
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
Attractive salary.
Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
Collective transport service in some sites.
Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Special rates in products & benefits.
#MYCYM
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 SAUEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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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 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Airframe Structural Design Engineer at Airbus?
The required skills for Airframe Structural Design Engineer at Airbus include: English, Spanish.
What is the seniority level for Airframe Structural Design Engineer at Airbus?
Airframe Structural Design Engineer at Airbus is a Mid Level level position.
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