High-Lift Component Loads Engineer (d/f/m)

Airbus; Bremen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension schemes

Mobility offers (bike leasing)

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Airbus Operations GmbH is seeking a High-Lift Component Loads Engineer to calculate and interpret external static and fatigue loads on high-lift devices across Airbus programmes. You will bridge Flight Physics and Airframe teams, contributing to aero/loads/stress design and in-flight validation.

The role emphasizes growth, innovation, and collaboration within a diverse, global team, with a focus on developing tools and processes for tomorrow's aircraft programs.

Qualifications

• University degree in Aeronautical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering.
• Fluent in English and capable of working in an international environment.
• Good understanding of flight physics and loads concepts.
• Experience with static, fatigue and dynamic analyses is a plus.
• Basic programming knowledge (Python) and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Provide support on commercial programmes and loads analyses.
• Calculate, interpret and deliver external static and fatigue loads for high-lift devices.
• Support airframe design and high-lift systems teams with data usage.
• Assist flight test campaigns to validate load calculations.
• Contribute to improving analysis capabilities and tools.

Skills

Flight physics understanding

Static/Fatigue analysis

Dynamic analysis

Python basics

Git version control

Team collaboration

Customer relationship development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

Git

Job description

Job Description: In order to support the Component Loads Team, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a High-Lift Component Loads Engineer (d/f/m) We are calculating and analysing the relevant external high-lift static, fatigue and dynamic loads for all major Airbus aircraft programmes, from preliminary design through to certification.

You will be working at the interface between the engineering domains of Flight Physics and Airframe, which is an excellent opportunity to discover and contribute to the integrated wing aero/loads/stress/design process.

In addition, we are working on many Research and Technology projects for future aircraft programmes and are engaged in creating and defining the tools and processes of tomorrow.

A key focus of our team is the parallel development of our analysis capabilities and the bespoke engineering tools required to perform these calculations efficiently.

We value our trustful and transparent working environment based on mutual respect and inclusivity. We value autonomy but recognise that success is never achieved in isolation. We take wellbeing seriously, safety first starts with us.

We want you to grow and develop, in this role and for the future; you can expect our support in making this happen.

Your location Bremen is a charming city full of history in the northwest of Germany. In addition to being one of the country’s greenest cities, it offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. It's also a great place for seaside lovers, being located just an hour's drive from the North Sea coast.

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

• To provide support on all commercial programmes.
• Calculate, interpret and deliver external static and fatigue loads acting on the high-lift devices in adherence with the relevant airworthiness regulations, quality processes and programme assumptions.
• Support the airframe design (wing & high-lift) and high-lift systems teams in their use of this data.
• Support flight test campaigns to validate load calculations.
• Contribute to continuously improving our analysis capabilities.
• Managing & interacting with local and trans-national project stakeholders: project managers, specialists, airframe customers, suppliers, etc.
• Support airlines through Airbus Customer Services by carrying out Loads & Aeroelastics (L&A) analyses of in-service events.
• Contribute to Loads In-Service Support with trouble shooting activities in the L&A design office context for development and production flight test and in-service aircraft, perform related L&A assessments.
• Engage for timely response to engineering queries as on-call engineer for Loads In-Service Support.

Desired skills and qualifications

• University degree in Aeronautical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering.
• You share our values in working in an environment favouring transparency, diversity and collective success.
• A good understanding of flight physics.
• Knowledge in Static/Fatigue/Systems analysis would be an advantage as would Dynamic analysis.
• Basic knowledge of python and version control (i.e. Git)
• A team working mindset, combined with interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge with your colleagues.
• The ability to develop effective customer relationships.
• Basic project management experience.
• Fluent in English.

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

Company: Airbus Operations GmbH Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Flight & Space Physics

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