Structural Design Engineer Composite /Hybrid Structures

Job Description:

A position as Structural Designer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space.

The successful candidate will join the Aerostructures Design area and will be integrated into structural design team, applying cutting edge technologies in composite structures and state of the art full 3d modelling procedures for Aeronautical Design with 3DExperience. The area is responsible of the structural design and integration of major airframe components such us: SAETA II advanced jet trainer structural modifications and aircarft certification with Spain Miltiary Auothorities. Also taking care of structural design, modifications and sustaining of other Aerostructures projects as EUROMALE and Dassault Falcon 10X Empennages, and Falcon 7X/8X Horizontal Tail plane. The team is, as well, in charge of the preparation of technical proposals for new offers for the Aerostructures Programs for military or civil aircraft.

It is a dynamic area, apply leading digital product innovation with 3DExperience and team working with an AGILE methodology, adding value within Structural Design solutions and troubleshooting issues in production and in service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main activities of a Structural Design Engineer are related with:

• Design and Validation of composites/hybrids components and assemblies that are optimized in terms of weight, cost, performance, production/assembly requirements while highest safety of the Product is assured

• Structural definition and architecture of Airframe components

• Components Documentation for Manufacturing and assembling Mechanical

• Planning and follow up of structural design deliverables

• Components Specification for purchasing

• Concurrent Engineering with Manufacturing, Structural Analysis, Systems installations, Structural tests, Materials and Processes and Services Supportability Engineers.

• Interfacing with external customers, partners and suppliers and communicating with corresponding stakeholders in design reviews, test reports and Project follow-up meetings.

• Preparation of struttucal design documents to support certification.

Come and boost your career with us:

• Work directly on most advanced DDMS solutions applying 3DExperience

• Develop cross-product knowledge (Multiple Platforms)

• Develop cross-skill knowledge (Different Structures)

• Opportunities to develop cross-functional knowledge (Multiple Requirements)

• Opportunities in composite technologies implementation (applying latest composite technologies transferred from R&T projects)

• Opportunities to travel (Transnational Design Office and Production Centres)

SKILLS
Required Competences & Skills:

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Industrial (Mechanics)

• A minimum of 5 years, of professional experience as Engineer / Designer on aircraft Structural Design activities.

• Knowledge and experience in composite structures.

• Knowledge and experience in CATIA and PDM/PLM Tools and Configuration methods.

• Experience in Checking/ Approval of Structiural Design within Design Organization Technical signature delegation

• Usual back office tools (use of MS Office is required)

• Experience in generating and reviewing structures desing documents to support certification: Structural Description, Modification Technical Definition and Repercution, Materials and processes selection and corrosion protection plan.

• Motivated, proactive and team dynamic player

• Committed in their own development to learn new skills

• Pro-active approach to problem solving

• Good communication skills

• Agility to incorporate changes and collaborate in multidisciplinary team.

• Listening and communication skills

• English: Negotiation level

• Spanish: Negotiation level

Associated competencies to main activities are:

• Requirement challenging

• Definition of structural components product structure

• Configuration management knowledge

• Components selection, specification and practical application

• Selection of Manufacturing Technologies

• Assembly and Maintainability instructions

• Production and Service Support concurring

• Documents revision & edition

• Structural design documentation deliveries planning and monitoring

• KPI Generation, Documentation Plan & Status Report

• Design Manual and Design Principles preparation

• Design & Product improvement activities

• Support cross-program configuration control and cross-functional procedures

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.

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 SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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