EC 175 Rotor System Design Engineer (m/f)

Airbus Helicopters; Marseille; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company restaurant

Transport shuttles

Transport pass reimbursement

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters SAS in Marignane (near Marseille) seeks an EC175 Rotors Systems engineer to join the Rotors Systems Design team. You will design rotor architectures from parts to assembled systems using 3D models and drawings, ensuring functional, kinematic, and structural integrity.

The role involves testing coordination with labs and flight tests, supplier management, and delivering certification documents; travel to France and possibly Germany is expected.

Qualifications

• Educated to 5 years’ degree level (or equivalent) in Mechanics, Design and Dynamics of structures or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aeronautics
• General knowledge of aircraft
• Knowledge in Mechanics (preferably Aeronautics, Flight Mechanics knowledge would be a plus)
• Ability to use CAD software (preferably CATIA Vol Surf/Composite)
• Skills in dimensioning, analysis of composite materials
• Ability to work in a multi-metier environnement, within production.

Responsibilities

• Design rotor architectures from the elementary part to the assembled system and from the 3D models to the detailed drawings, considering functionals, kinematics and mechanical strength while respecting industrial constraints.
• Test: ensure quality and relevance of rotor test requests and conclusions, and support lab and flight test activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers on design, qualification, documentation, and industrialisation issues; manage project activities and KPI monitoring.
• Certify: ensure delivery and quality of certification documents and maintenance docs related to design activities.

Skills

Aeronautics experience

Aircraft knowledge

CAD proficiency

Composite materials knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Education

5 years degree in Mechanics, Design and Dynamics

Tools

CATIA Vol Surf Composite

Job description

Take off with Airbus Helicopters!

Job Description

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an EC175 Rotors Systems engineer (m/f) to join the Rotors Systems department and you will work in the Rotors Systems Design team at Airbus Helicopter Marignane.

Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters.

The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high-tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly working environment.

You will live a unique professional experience, at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters.

To learn more about our site and our activities: Airbus Helicopters - Marignane

Your future missions

• To Design Ensure the best architectures selection regarding the helicopters specification and general engineering output. Design the Rotors Systems from the elementary part to the assembled system and from the 3D models to the detailed drawings taking into account fonctionals, kinematics, mechanical strengh and industrial constraints. Ensure the qualitiy and conformity of Rotors deliverables and activities during the whole product development and in service life (studies,faisability, pre-development, development, initial production, entry into service, maturity).
• To Tests Ensure the quality and the relevance of the Rotors test requests and conclusions, follow up and support laboratory and flight test associated activities.
• Follow up and support Managing Equipment suppliers activities (design, qualification, documentation, as well as issues related to industrialisation) Performing the required project management activities (including the monitoring of the dedicated relevant OTD,OTC and OTQ KPIs).
• Certify Ensure the delivery and quality of the certification documents (technical description, FMECA, DDP, test conlusions, maintenance documents related to design activities and to be approved by the Authority).

You will be in regular interactions with many départements of the company such as projects/programs, airworthiness, customers support, test (ground and flight), production centers, materials laboratories, assembly centers and work preparation or manufacturing engineering. You will be in permanent interactions with rotors system stress and industrialization teams.

Required skills

• Educated to 5 years’ degree level (or equivalent) in Mechanics, Design and Dynamics of structures or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aeronautics
• General knowledge of aircraft
• Knowledge in Mechanics (preferably Aeronautics, Flight Mechanic knowledge would be a plus)
• Ability to use CAD software (preferably CATIA Vol\Surf\Composite)
• Skills in dimensioning, analysis of composite materials
• Ability to work in a multi-metier environnement, within production.

Language skills

English: Advanced level B2 to C1 minimum

French: Fluent

You will be required to travel to France and/or Germany and you must be prepared to travel accordingly

3 Reasons to join us

Our Values : Six essential values form the core of our company. Defined for employees by employees, our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique mix of qualities found in each member of our global family.

Inclusion and diversity : We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment, where everyone's diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce is the engine of innovation at Airbus. It makes us unique and contributes to better problem-solving.

Compensation and benefits :

At Airbus, we build the future together and your success is our priority.

Expect a global, competitive, and transparent compensation package (including salaries, bonuses, profit-sharing, participation, and preferred share ownership plan), designed to reward the impact and performance you bring, both individually and collectively.

We invest in your complete well-being: professional development (training, mentoring, international mobility), health coverage, retirement, and a commitment to a supported work-life balance (parental support, flexibility).

And for your daily life, benefits that make a difference:

• A dynamic CSE (Social and Economic Committee) offering many advantages (company restaurant, children's leisure center, associations and sports complex, travel allowances, etc.).
• Transport facilities: Take advantage of our company shuttles or the reimbursement of your annual transport pass.

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 and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment Type

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France)

Classe F12

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Structure Design & Integration

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Airbus Diversity Statement

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .

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.

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