Lead Aircraft Structures Design Engineer

Airbus Americas

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Airbus Americas in Wichita seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead structural design and installations for airframes, using CATIA V5, 3DExperience and SAP/VPM to generate high‑quality datasets and product structures.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering and 13 years of airframe design experience, strong English communication, and the ability to mentor teams and drive major projects. This on‑site role on the Wichita campus offers a competitive salary and extensive development opportunities.

Qualifications

BS in engineering with aero, civil or mechanical focus.
Minimum 13 years total design experience with airframes.
Authorized to work in the US and able to lead complex designs.
Proficient in CATIA V5 and 3DExperience and multiple CATIA workbenches.
Strong communication and ability to mentor across teams.

Responsibilities

Lead design efforts for metallic and non-metallic airframe parts and systems.
Create and modify design datasets and product structures with SAP, CATIA, and VPM.
Collaborate with static stress, fatigue, and other departments to solve complex problems.
Mentor designers and lead major projects to meet milestones.
Present technical results to management and customers; drive process improvements.