#ET23A_Entwicklungsingenieur für Hydraulik und Flugsteuerung (m/w/d)

Airbus; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Bike leasing

Flexible working hours

Job sharing and sabbatical options

On-site health services

Job summary

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH is seeking a Design & Development Engineer – Hydraulics & Flight Control (m/f/d) based in Donauwörth. You will design, develop and assure continuing airworthiness for helicopter flight controls and hydraulics and contribute to system integration across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include defining system requirements, supporting concept and detailed design, and generating manufacturing documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in engineering, ideally within aerospace, with emphasis on mechanical design and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and assure continuing airworthiness of Flight Controls, Hydraulics and Actuation.
• Co-develop system requirements and specifications for flight control kinematics and hydraulic systems.
• Participate in concept and detailed design of flight control, hydraulics and actuation systems and components.
• Apply advanced knowledge of materials, manufacturing and surface treatments to flight control designs.
• Provide technical guidance in design and sizing of hydraulic systems and components (actuators, pumps, valves).
• Create detailed designs and manufacturing docs using CATIA V5 and support qualification and certification processes.

Skills

English language

German language

Education

Master’s or Diploma in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Windchill

SAP

Job description

Job Description: In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as soon as possible as our new Design & Development Engineer – Hydraulics & Flight Control (m/f/d)

Your mission

Design, develop and assure continuing airworthiness of Helicopter Flight Controls, Hydraulics and Actuation.

Your location

At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

Your benefits

• 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

• Contributing to system ownership trhroughout the entire product life cycle taking into account cost, certification, manufacturing and maintainability aspects
• Codeveloping system requirements, specification of flight control kinematics, actuators, hydraulic system components and mechatronics equipment
• Participating in the concept and detailed design of flight control, hydraulics and actuation systems and components
• Applying advanced knowledge of metallic materials, manufacturing processes, and surface treatments to the design of flight control kinematics
• Providing technical guidance in the design and sizing of hydraulic systems and components (actuators, pumps, valves, etc.)
• Facilitating assembly and integration studies, including the creation of detailed designs and manufacturing documents using CATIA V5
• Generating design and engineering documentation, as well as records for qualification and certification processes
• Supporting in Developing maintenance concepts and validating maintenance documentation
• Implementing product improvements and handle obsolescence
• Collaborating on product improvements, obsolescence management, and the continued airworthiness of the aircraft
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Architects, Avionics, Autopilot, Flight Physics, Stress/Loads, Final Assembly Line (FAL), Customer Support, and Flight Test
• Managing supplier relations with German, French, and international partners regarding development, qualification, testing, series support, and flight safety maintenance

Desired skills and qualifications

• Master’s degree or Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field of study
• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in engineering, ideally within the aerospace industry. experience in mechanical design and system integration is highly desirable.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in CATIA V5, as well as experience with PLM/ERP systems such as Windchill and SAP, is an advantage.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English (negotiation level) and a solid command of German.

Compliance and commitments

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 HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH. Employment Type: Permanent. Experience Level: Professional. Job Family: Mechanics & Mechatronics.

Consent

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 [e-mail].

Workplace flexibility & sustainability

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. 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.

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