Design Engineer III

Airbus Aircraft; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aircraft is seeking a candidate to develop effective repair solutions for aircraft structures and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams.

The role demands a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with a minimum of six years of experience in design or analysis of airframe structures.

This on-site position in Wichita, Kansas, offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years experience in design/analysis with airframe structures.
• Experience in composite airframe structures preferred.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality engineering repair solutions for airlines.
• Review damage reports and develop repair solutions with minimal support.
• Create and modify technical documents using Airbus applications.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

3D Modeling Experience

MS Excel proficiency

Knowledge of repair documentation techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering discipline

Tools

CATIA V5

Google Suite applications

Job description

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Job Description

This position supports the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non‑metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).

Position Summary

This role focuses on developing repair solutions for aircraft structures, collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure timely, compliant, and efficient outcomes. The position requires deep technical knowledge, clear communication, and the ability to work independently within a fast‑paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales.
• Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and develop quality repair solutions with little support. Create or modify a wide range of difficult repair tasks.
• Create or modify technical documents such as: Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings within various Airbus computer based applications with high quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum solutions. Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
• Provide responses to moderate to difficult repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner. Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.
• Ensure all tasks and activities required are executed to planned time scales.
• Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work internally and externally.
• Able to work towards or obtain a technical signatory to sign off repair data.

Additional Responsibilities

• Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.

Preferred Education

• Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.

Required Experience

• Minimum six (6) years total experience in design/analysis with airframe structures.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in composite airframe structures.
• MRO/Fleet Engineering experience; MRB Experience.

Travel Required

• 5% Domestic and International.

Citizenship

• Authorized to Work in the US.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Frequently uses widely known technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve technical problems.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment both independently and collectively.
• Dependable, self‑motivated and accessible.
• Able to perform work activity tasks in an organized manner with minimal direction once sufficient training has occurred.
• Applies knowledge of repair and maintenance documentation, techniques and procedures (SRM, NTM, IPC etc.).
• Capable of creating and delivering technical documents and presentations without guidance.
• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
• 3D Modeling Experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
• Working knowledge of Airbus Structures.
• CATIA V5 or 3DExperience experience.

Required Communication Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
• Effectively communicates issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work internally and externally.

Preferred Communication Skills

• Conversational French and/or German.

Level of Decision Making

• Decision making is limited to personal development and moderate impact operational tasks.

Job Dimensions

• Works under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

Nature of Contacts

• Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties.

Company

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level

Professional

Remote Type

On-site

Job Family

Structure Design & Integration

Additional Information

Job Posting End Date: 07.25.2026

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