Senior Structural Design Engineer

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Area, Viveiro, Lugo, Galicia
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The Role

Job Description:

We are seeking a Design Engineer profile in the fields of Structure with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Metallic and Composites technologies applied to the design. Able to work in Conceptual phases interfacing with CE Office and Architects.

Legacy Combat programs:

Eurofighter: Modification proposals, support to manufacturing issues, support to in service A/C's.

Combat A/C in service for Spanish MoD (F18, F5, Harrier, etc) support to in service A/C's

In the UAS area the main projects that are currently being developed are the Eurodrone and the Sirtap.

Eurodrone is the most important UAV Defence programme of the future for Europe, the key to European and national sovereignty and independence in the management of information and intelligence as well as European Industrial independence. Airbusuniquely combines the experience, capabilities and footprint to drive with our industrial partners this strategic defence programme.

New doctrines, processes and skills need to be gradually developed in alignment with the planned arrival of Eurodrone capabilities and meeting the related technological challenges. Eurodronewill require a step by step approach to be jointly tackled by European air forces, navies and industry. The development of the Eurodrone is shared by the nations which launched the program Germany, Italy, France and Spain.

Sirtap is a High Performance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (UAV) to be designed, developed and certified by Airbus Defence and Space Spain for Spanish MoD, to cover the misions currently performed by other UAS.

Leadership experience to manage internal and external resources is a key competence for this position.

Tasks

As a member of the team, you will develop the following challenging tasks and activities

  • Concept, Definition and Development design for structural components, assemblies and installations for aircrafts with modern design tools. Catia V5 and Catia V6 but no limited are the basic tools you will use in context with others stakeholders.
  • Establishment of the Design principles, Key Characteristics Design, Interface definition. Active participation on the Collaborative process with Industrial part and Customer through Services.
  • Supporting the complete lifecycle of an aircraft in an End to End Process you will use additional modern Tools and Software applications.
  • Strong working ties to other Engineering departments (e.g., stress, system engineering, aerodynamic…) interfacing Design will broaden continuously your knowledge.
  • Support various stakeholders with technical knowledge (e.g. purchasing, manufacturing engineering, production…). Follow-up of the design Suppliers.
  • You will participate applying the state of the art of the design methods in the most of advanced military projects.
  • You will have the opportunity to see the result of your work in the final product and to be part of continuous improvement and technology projects.
  • Participation in the development of the technological areas of structural discipline.

Required skills

As a successful candidate, you will be able to demontrate the following skills and experience:

  • Master degree of Aeronautical or Industrial Engineer (or similar discipline).
  • Experience level: 10 years of experience in Metallic and Composites technologies applied to the design.
  • Good level of English Language.

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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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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