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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

Junior Structural Design Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

Junior Structural Design Engineer to joint the Combat and UAV Structural Design team.

In the Combat area we are responsible of Eurofigther wing structure and therefore we perform de design modifications, repairs, Non Conformities resolution and 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. Airbus uniquely 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. Eurodrone will 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Metallic and Composite/Hybrid Structure Design Engineering - Design and Validation of structural components and assemblies that are optimized in terms of weight, cost, performance, production/assembly requirements while highest safety of the Product is assured using appropriate design tools and procedures.
  • 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

SKILLS

In this frame, we are seeking a junior Design Engineer profile in the fields of Structure with 3 to 5 years of experience in Metallic and Composites technologies applied to the design. Able to interface with project stakeholders: Stress, Aerodynamics, Systems Design, Maintenability; and provide technical solutions to the project requirements.

  • Engineering profile
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in Metallic and Composites technologies applied to the design
  • English/Spanish advanced
  • Airbus internship will be a plus

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

  • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
  • Attractive salary.
  • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
  • Collective transport service in some sites.
  • Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
  • Special rates in products & benefits.

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:
Entry Level

Job Family:
Structure Design & Integration

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 emsom@airbus.com .

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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