Airframe Design Approver (d/f/m)

Airbus SE; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Job sharing

Sabbatical opportunities

On-site company doctor

Health programs

Canteen and cafeteria

Childcare facilities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Airbus Aerostructures GmbH is seeking an Airframe Design Approver to join the structure development team in Hamburg. You will influence the fuselage primary/secondary structure from concept to certification across Airbus aircraft programs.

The role offers collaboration in an international environment, with opportunities in metal, composite, and hybrid design, CATIA V5, VPM, and PLM usage, plus agile ways of working and flexible site arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in structural design.
• Experience with CATIA V5, VPM and PLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee airworthiness by design approval per processes.
• Develop and optimize metal, composite, and hybrid components.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams to achieve optimal solutions.
• Evaluate design changes and estimate implementation efforts.
• Manage engineering partner and supplier activities as main technical contact.
• Drive digitalization and automation innovations with regulatory awareness.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Structural design

CATIA V5

VPM

PLM tools

Agile methodologies

English fluency

German language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

VPM

PLM tooling

Job description

Airframe Design Approver (d/f/m)

In order to support our structure development team, Airbus Aerostructures is looking for an

Are you motivated to work in an international environment where collaboration is key? Here, you will be part of our dedicated team of development engineers in the fuselage area for the primary/secondary structure of all our commercial Airbus aircraft programs and their derivatives. You will therefore be involved with your expertise from the concept study through detailed design to certification.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Guarantee product quality and airworthiness by taking full responsibility for design approval according to established processes
• Develop and optimize metal, composite, and hybrid components and assemblies with regard to weight, cost, performance, manufacturing, and assembly requirements.
• Collaborate in multifunctional teams alongside structural analysis, production, program, project, configuration, and systems functions to achieve optimal technical solutions.
• Evaluate design changes, estimate implementation efforts, and ensure full compliance with regulations, design principles, and guidelines.
• Manage engineering partner and supplier activities, serving as their key technical contact.
• Drive digitalization and automation innovations actively, taking all relevant regulations and stakeholders into account.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline), or equivalent practical experience
• Initial experience in structural design
• Solid understanding of metal, composite, and hybrid design principles, including manufacturing/assembly requirements and tolerance definition.
• Practical knowledge in project management and motivation to work with agile methodologies.
• Hands-on proficiency with CATIA V5, VPM and a PLM tool.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills to align diverse stakeholders, foster continuous improvement, and achieve team goals. Interest in both detailed work and the big picture.
• Ideally experience in AI within the work context
• Business-fluent communication skills in English; German proficiency is considered a strong plus.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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.

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.

Company:

Airbus Aerostructures GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Structure Design & Integration