Job Description:
In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as soon as possible as our new
Design & Development Engineer – Hydraulics & Flight Control (m/f/d)
Your mission :
Design, develop and assure continuing airworthiness of Helicopter Flight Controls, Hydraulics and Actuation.
Your location
At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.
Your benefits
Exciting tasks on unique products and services
A very good working atmosphere with colleagues who are enthusiastic about our products
Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing
30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects
Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses, Job-bicycle, EGYM-Wellpass
On-site-facilities: medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen, café, kiosk and self-service market
Good connection to public transportation
Compatibility of family and career (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual time off)
Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard
Your tasks and responsibilities
Contributing to system ownership trhoughout the entire product life cycle taking into account cost, certification, manufacturing and maintainability aspects
Codeveloping system requirements, specification of flight control kinematics, actuators, hydraulic system components and mechatronics equipment.
Participating in the concept and detailed design of flight control, hydraulics and actuation systems and components
Applying advanced knowledge of metallic materials, manufacturing processes, and surface treatments to the design of flight control kinematics
Providing technical guidance in the design and sizing of hydraulic systems and components (actuators, pumps, valves, etc.)
Facilitating assembly and integration studies, including the creation of detailed designs and manufacturing documents using CATIA V5
Generating design and engineering documentation, as well as records for qualification and certification processes
Supporting in Developing maintenance concepts and validating maintenance documentation
Implementing product improvements and handle obsolescence
Collaborating on product improvements, obsolescence management, and the continued airworthiness of the aircraft
Cross-functional collaboration with Architects, Avionics, Autopilot, Flight Physics, Stress/Loads, Final Assembly Line (FAL), Customer Support, and Flight Test
Managing supplier relations with German, French, and international partners regarding development, qualification, testing, series support, and flight safety maintenance
Desired skills and qualifications
Master’s degree or Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field of study
Professional Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in engineering, ideally within the aerospace industry.
experience in mechanical design and system integration is highly desirable.
Software Skills: Proficiency in CATIA V5, as well as experience with PLM/ERP systems such as Windchill and SAP, is an advantage.
Language Skills: Fluency in English (negotiation level) and a solid command of German.
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Take your career to a new level and apply now online with your relevant documents (CV, short cover letter and certification for highest degree)!
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 DEUTSCHLAND GmbHEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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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 [email protected].
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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Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
