Senior Static stress Engineer - Pylon and engine mounts F/M

Airbus; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Polska is seeking a professional for the stress analysis of aircraft structures, focusing on pylons and engine mounts. You will lead certification activities, justify design modifications, and issue concessions to support production while ensuring airworthiness across the fleet.

The role requires strong experience in structural analysis, knowledge of metallic materials, and familiarity with EASA/FAA processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in stress analysis of aircraft structures.
• In-depth knowledge of metallic material behavior and associated stress analysis.
• Familiarity with airworthiness regulations (EASA, FAA) and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to Stress certification and maintenance activities: e.g. calculations, Stress Dossiers, SSR (Section Summary Report), IRD (Inspection Requirement Document).
• Justify design modifications.
• Sign concessions in support of production.
• Ensure airworthiness of the whole fleet, from in production to in service aged aircraft.
• Participate in development and certification activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Hypermesh

ISAMI

Abaqus

Job description

Job Description:As part of Airbus’s ambition to grow a proficient and competitive Engineering organisation, we are launching a Commercial Aircraft Engineering Centre in Poland. This initiative aims to leverage Poland’s talent pool and technological ecosystem, specifically in the field of Propulsion systems, while supporting our broader Engineering workload and competitiveness requirements, and reinforcing Airbus’ strategic engagement with Poland.Role OverviewYou will join the Design Office in charge of the design, integration, and support of pylons and engine mounts for all our commercial and military programs.The Environment:You will gain an end-to-end understanding of the product life cycle, from production support to in-service topics, reinforcing the concrete impact of your work.Multidisciplinary Collaboration: close collaboration with numerous partners (aerodynamics and loads, systems, manufacturing, customer services, etc.).Future Challenges: We are actively involved in defining future components and the decarbonization roadmap. Our mission involves advanced projects and continuous product improvement (recurring cost, weight, ramp-up, operability).In this frame, the engineering domain needs you to improve and develop our products and our dynamic stress structure community.Key ResponsibilitiesJustification and Certification:Actively contribute to Stress certification and maintenance activities : e.g. calculations, Stress Dossiers, SSR (Section Summary Report), IRD (Inspection Requirement Document)Justify design modificationsSign concessions in support of productionEnsure airworthiness of the whole fleet, from in production to in service aged aircraftSupport development and certification activitiesCommunity and Knowledge Capitalization:Be an integral part of the stress community within the design office.Be accountable for capitalization of knowledge within your perimeter.Be part of the up-skilling of stress communityEnsure adherence to processes and contribute to their continuous improvement (feedback based on activity).Develop your signatures rights (DOA / Design Organisation Approval) Main Deliverables:static certification stress dossiers.Modification Structural Justification.Stress Summary ReportProduction support (concessions).Capitalization cards and transformation subjects.Airworthiness support.Workload estimation / Budget plan (support).The Ideal ProfileEducation & ExperienceMaster's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in stress analysis of aircraft structures, with significant experienceIn-depth knowledge of metallic material behavior and associated stress analysisFamiliarity with airworthiness regulations (EASA, FAA) and certification processes.Strong understanding of aircraft design, manufacturing processes, and structural testing.Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international team environment.Fluency in English is required.Technical CompetenciesKnowledge of tools such as Nastran, Hypermesh, ISAMI, Abaqus would be a significant advantage.Soft SkillsLeadership and good communication and listening skillsCuriosity, and problem solving oriented mindsetAutonomy and team spiritStakeholders management skillsWhy Join Us?Impactful Work: Directly contribute to developing, certifying, and maintaining the airworthiness of commercial and cargo fuselages.Career Opportunities: Access tailored mentorship programs, continuous upskilling, and global career opportunities.Join a great team: Become integral part of a highly energetic and dynamic team, serving a greater, meaningful purpose and enjoying work.Not a 100% match? If you bring solid fundamentals in airframe stress and a strong drive to learn, we encourage you to apply!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 Polska Sp. z o.o.Employment Type:Permanent-Experience Level:ProfessionalJob Family:Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.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.