Haps Structure And Mechanisms Engineer (D/F/M)

Airbus; Laza; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Hybrid working scheme

Airbus employee mobility network

Travel and professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus HAPS team seeks a Structure and Mechanisms Engineer to design, assemble, and test complex deployment systems for high-altitude platform applications. You will lead mechanical integration, alignment, and tolerance checks while developing robust test plans and analytical validation.

The role emphasizes CAD/FEA proficiency, lab-based assembly, and experience with sensors, DAQ, and basic electronics. Hybrid work options and international collaboration are available at Airbus.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years in mechanism design and hands-on assembly/testing in aerospace, UAV, or robotics.
• Hands-on: Lab/workshop experience with mechanical integration, bonding and precision measurement tools.
• Simulation Tools: Proficiency in CAD and FEA/kinematic simulation software.
• AIT Know-How: Setup test rigs, DAQ systems, sensors like strain gauges and load cells.
• Electronics Bonus: Familiarity with microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32) and scripting to actuate/test mechanisms.

Responsabilidades

• Design and optimize lightweight moving mechanisms (deployment systems, hinges, actuators).
• Lead physical assembly and integration of the airframe and mechanical subsystems.
• Define and execute structural/functional tests, including thermal-vacuum and deployment cycles.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to validate structural integrity; produce CAD models and drawings.

Conocimientos

Mechanism design

Hands-on assembly

CAD/FEA

Sensors & DAQ

Electronics (MCU)

Structural testing

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CAD: SolidWorks/CATIA/NX

FEA software

DAQ systems

Python/C/C++ scripting

Descripción del empleo

HAPS Structure and Mechanisms Engineer (d/f/m)

Job Description:

As part of our HAPS team, you will perform the following activities:

1. Mechanism Design & Kinematics

• Design and optimize complex, lightweight moving mechanisms, including deployment systems (wings, solar arrays, antennas), actuation linkages, hinges, and latching systems.
• Ensure mechanisms can operate reliably in the extreme thermal environments of the stratosphere (ranging from -70ºC to +50ºC) without seizing or binding.
• Select and integrate aerospace-grade bearings, lubricants, gears, and electric actuators.

2. Hands-on Assembly & Integration (AIT)

• Lead the physical assembly and structural integration of the HAPS airframe, payloads, and mechanical subsystems.
• Perform precision alignments, bonding, fastening, and torqueing of critical composite and metallic components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical fitment, interference, and tolerance stack-up issues directly on the hardware during build cycles.

3. Structural & Functional Testing

• Define, set up, and execute rigorous physical test plans, including structural load tests, environmental (thermal-vacuum) testing, and mechanism deployment lifecycle testing.
• Instrument test articles with strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, and displacement sensors.
• Correlate physical test data back to analytical models to continuously improve future designs.

4. Structural Analysis & Materials

• Perform hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate the structural integrity of both static structures and moving mechanisms.
• Utilize advanced CAD software to create detailed 3D models and manufacturing/assembly drawings.

About you

We would love to hear who you are, talk about your experience, vision and how you think you could help us.

In the meantime, it would be great if you had the following:

1. Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (industrial, robotics, etc.).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience with a strong focus on mechanism design and hands-on mechanical assembly/testing within the aerospace, UAV, or robotics industries.
• Hands-on Expertise: Proven experience in a lab or workshop environment doing mechanical integration, structural bonding, and using precision measurement tools.
• Simulation Tools: Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and FEA/Kinematic simulation software.
• AIT Know-How: Experience setting up test rigs, integration processes, data acquisition (DAQ) systems, and working with sensors (strain gauges, load cells).
• Electronic Control Systems (Highly Appreciated - Bonus): Strong familiarity with or understanding of electronics, microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32), servo/stepper motor controls, and basic scripting (Python or C/C++) to program, actuate, and test mechanisms automatically.

2. Non-technical Skills

• Excellent communication skills: English, Spanish spoken and written at professional level. Catalan, French and German are a plus
• Analytical skills
• A team player, eager to join a collaborative mindset
• Ability to communicate to customers, suppliers & management
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment, handling multiple priorities
• Proactive thinking, risk taker, fast learner, flexible
• Emotional intelligence, empathic, ability to be in someone else's shoes
• Open minded to diversity, inclusion and other cultures
• Driving license
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the working time
• Commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the company's success, reputation & growth

What's in it for you

How we can support

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.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we´ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Competitive salary

Work / Life balance

Hybrid working scheme (remote / physical)

Tickets restaurant, child care subsidies, transport subsidies

Access to Airbus employee share plans

Access to Airbus Leadership University and Airbus training programmes

Based in the bustling Barcelona downtown, quick access to efficient public transportation system

Access to Airbus internal mobility network, worldwide

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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 & sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS GEOTECH, S.A

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration