Mechanical Systems Design Engineer (Contract)

Sorry, this job was removed at 04:06 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
Be an Early Applicant
Wichita, KS
In-Office
Aerospace
The Role

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected]

  • Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
  • Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination  (English)
  • Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, Kansas.

Job Summary: 

As a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer you will support the new design and modifications of aircraft structures and/or systems and are responsible for the creation of quality solutions on time from a Design point of view.  Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts along with system installations (electrical, hydraulic, fuel)  while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues.  Methods include the use of multiple applications to develop efficient solutions to satisfy design and/or system installation principles.

Meet the team:

Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Your working environment:

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. 
 

Your challenges:

  • Autonomously perform moderate to complex levels  of design solution development.  Team assignments may include detailed part design, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support.

  • Create or modify technical documents such as: Design Datasets, Product Structures, etc. within various Airbus computer based applications/toolsets (SAP, CATIA, VPM,etc.). with high quality and efficiency.

  • Liaise with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions.

  • Accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed. Works independently.

  • Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.

  • Ability to obtain Authorizer Technical Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Approver Signatory effectively.

  • Guides and/or leads the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.

Your boarding pass:

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

  • 9 years total design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.

  • Candidates should be comfortable working for extended periods of time using computers and in an office environment.

  • Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.

  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

  • Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.

  • Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.

  • A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook,    Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).

  • Up to ~5% Domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer / project requirements

  • Authorized to Work in the US


This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America. 

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!



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 Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

------

------

Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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 [email protected].

Similar Jobs

CrowdStrike Logo CrowdStrike

Architect

Cloud • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
8 Locations
10000 Employees
135K-205K Annually

CrowdStrike Logo CrowdStrike

Manager, Sales Engineering - North Central Region (Remote)

Cloud • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
4 Locations
10000 Employees
135K-205K Annually

NinjaOne Logo NinjaOne

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Remote or Hybrid
17 Locations
2000 Employees
150K-180K Annually

CrowdStrike Logo CrowdStrike

Principal Engineer

Cloud • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
37 Locations
10000 Employees
195K-290K Annually
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Herndon, VA
52,655 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

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.

Similar Companies Hiring

Caliola Engineering Thumbnail
Software • Machine Learning • Hardware • Defense • Data Privacy • App development • Aerospace
Colorado Springs, CO
68 Employees
Red 6 Thumbnail
Virtual Reality • Software • Hardware • Defense • Aerospace
Orlando, Florida
186 Employees
Turion Space Thumbnail
Software • Manufacturing • Information Technology • Hardware • Defense • Artificial Intelligence • Aerospace
Irvine, CA
150 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account