Rotorcraft Structural Design Engineer

Airbus SE; Getafe; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters España, SA seeks a professional to join the Structure Design & Integration team. The candidate will design helicopter structure components and assemblies, ensuring weight, cost, and performance targets while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role involves verifying designs against requirements and collaborating with an integrated team on modifications and retrofits. Desirable experience includes CATIA V4 and composite repair design, with strong communication skills for

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Composite and Metallic Helicopter Structure Design (mandatory).
• Desirable: CATIA V4, Composite repair design.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects effectively to non-specialists.
• Technical team lead experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design helicopter structure components and assemblies optimized for weight, cost, and performance while ensuring safety.
• Verify that detailed designs meet validated requirements for a sub-system or component.
• Develop modifications and retrofits within project timescales as part of an integrated team.
• Adapt designs to real helicopter configurations under changing priorities.

Skills

Composite & Metallic Helicopter Design

English (advanced)

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA V4

Microsoft Office

Job description

Airbus Helicopters España, SA seeks a professional to join the Structure Design & Integration team. The candidate will design helicopter structure components and assemblies, ensuring weight, cost, and performance targets while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role involves verifying designs against requirements and collaborating with an integrated team on modifications and retrofits. Desirable experience includes CATIA V4 and composite repair design, with strong communication skills for