Structural Design Engineer Composite /Hybrid Structures

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation days plus additional days-off

Attractive salary

Hybrid working model

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Participation in social responsibility initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Spain, offers a Structural Designer position focusing on innovative composite designs and advanced 3D modeling. The role involves collaborating with engineering and production teams to develop and document structural components for aircraft, particularly for major programs like EUROMALE and Falcon 10X. The ideal candidate has a degree in Aeronautical Engineering, at least 7 years of experience, and strong skills in CATIA and composites. An attractive salary and hybrid working model are provided, along with numerous benefits.

Formación

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience as an engineer/designer on aircraft structural design activities.
• Knowledge and experience in composite structures.
• Experience in checking/approving structural design within the design organization.

Responsabilidades

• Design and validate composites/hybrids components while ensuring product safety.
• Document components for manufacturing and mechanical assembly.
• Interface with external customers and stakeholder communication.

Conocimientos

Composites knowledge

CATIA experience

PDM/PLM tools knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team dynamics

English negotiation

Spanish negotiation

Educación

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Industrial Mechanics

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview

A position as Structural Designer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space. The successful candidate will join the Aerostructures Design area and will be integrated into the structural design team, applying cutting‑edge technologies in composite structures and state‑of‑the‑art 3D modelling procedures for aeronautical design with 3DExperience. The area is responsible for the structural design and integration of major airframe components such as EUROMALE and Dassault Falcon 10X empennages, HURJET aircraft modifications for Spanish Air Force, and structural design modifications and sustainment of other aerostructure projects in production and service phases such as Falcon 7X/8X horizontal tail plane. The department also prepares technical proposals for new offers for the aerostructure programmes for military or civil aircraft.

It is a dynamic area that applies leading digital product innovation with 3DExperience and works in an AGILE methodology, adding value within structural design solutions and troubleshooting issues in production and service.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate composites/hybrids components and assemblies, optimised for weight, cost, performance, production/assembly requirements while ensuring the highest safety of the product.
• Define and architect airframe components.
• Document components for manufacturing and mechanical assembly.
• Plan and follow up structural design deliverables.
• Specify components for purchasing.
• Engage in concurrent engineering with manufacturing, structural analysis, systems installations, structural tests, materials and processes, and services supportability engineers.
• Interface with external customers, partners and suppliers, and communicate with corresponding stakeholders in design reviews, test reports and project follow‑up meetings.

Career Development

• Work directly on advanced DDMS solutions applying 3DExperience.
• Develop cross‑product knowledge across multiple platforms.
• Develop cross‑skill knowledge in different structures.
• Gain cross‑functional knowledge across multiple requirements.
• Apply latest composite technologies transferred from R&T projects.
• Travel to transnational design offices and production centres.

Required Competences & Skills

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Industrial (Mechanics).
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience as an engineer/designer on aircraft structural design activities.
• Knowledge and experience in composite structures.
• Knowledge and experience in CATIA and PDM/PLM tools and configuration methods.
• Experience in checking/approving structural design within design organization technical signature delegation.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Motivated, proactive, and team‑dynamic.
• Committed to personal development and learning new skills.
• Pro‑active problem‑solving approach.
• Good communication skills.
• Agility to incorporate changes and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Listening and communication skills.
• English – negotiation level.
• Spanish – negotiation level.

Associated Competencies

• Requirement challenging.
• Definition of structural components product structure.
• Configuration management knowledge.
• Components selection, specification and practical application.
• Selection of manufacturing technologies.
• Assembly and maintainability instructions.
• Production and service support.
• Document revision and edition.
• Design documentation delivery planning and monitoring.
• KPI generation, documentation plan and status report.
• Design manual and design principles preparation.
• Design and product improvement activities.
• Support cross‑program configuration control and cross‑functional procedures.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days‑off throughout the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid working model where possible, promoting work‑life balance.
• Collective transport service in selected sites.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On‑site facilities (free canteen, kindergarten, medical office).
• Participation in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates on products and benefits.

Employment Information

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Structure Design & Integration

Equal Opportunity Statement

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