Structure Design Engineer - Approve (d/w/m)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Bremen; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerostructures in Bremen is seeking an Airframe Design Approver to ensure airworthiness and approve designs for metal, composite, and hybrid structures. You will collaborate with structural analysis, production, program, and systems teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires a technical university degree, hands-on CATIA V5 experience, and business-fluent English and German. You will contribute to digitalization, engage with suppliers, and ensure regulatory compliance in a

Qualifications

• Technical university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in structural design.
• Practical knowledge of CATIA V5 and PLM systems.
• Business-fluent English and German communication.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee 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.

Skills

Structural design experience

CATIA V5

PLM tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Technical university degree

Tools

CATIA V5

PLM tool

Job description

About us

Airbus ist Pionier einer nachhaltigen Luft- und Raumfahrt für eine sichere und vereinte Welt. Das Unternehmen arbeitet ständig an Innovationen für effiziente und technologisch fortschrittliche Lösungen in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung sowie vernetzte Dienstleistungen. Airbus bietet moderne und treibstoffeffiziente Verkehrsflugzeuge sowie dazugehörige Dienstleistungen an. Airbus ist auch führend in Europa im Bereich Verteidigung und Sicherheit und eines der größten Raumfahrtunternehmen der Welt. Im Bereich Hubschrauber stellt Airbus die weltweit effizientesten Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für zivile und militärische Hubschrauber bereit.

Job description

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

Airframe Design Approver (d/f/m)

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.

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

• Technical university degree or similar professional qualification.
• First 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 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 and German.

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

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