PWP Installation Design Engineer

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Power Plant Installation Design Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Power Plant Installation Design area, integrated into a multidisciplinary, dynamic, and transnational team covering the integration of Power Plant structures for the A400M program as well as other aircraft platforms. Our team leads digital product innovation and LEAN Design, working with an AGILE mindset to deliver structural design solutions, support live aircraft and Digital Mock-ups, and troubleshoot issues in production and in-service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Design & Definition: Develop Power Plant installation definitions and electrical system installations (harnesses, supports, brackets, electrical boxes) from architecture through detailed design.
• Specification & Documentation: Specify mechanical components for purchasing and create technical documentation/dossiers for manufacturing, assembly, and harness fabrication processes.
• Project & Supplier Interface: Interface with external partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders in design reviews, test reports, and project follow-up meetings.
• Production & In-Service Support: Concur on assembly and maintainability instructions, supporting production line troubleshooting, repairs, and customer query resolution.
• Process & Tool Management: Maintain electrical databases (e.g., SIDIE), manage requirements, and generate design documentation plans, status reports, and KPIs.
• Design Improvement: Contribute to Design Manuals, Design Principles, and technological developments, supporting cross-program configuration control and change processes.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

• Education: Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Industrial (Mechanical) Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in aircraft design activities, with at least 6 months directly within Design activities.
• Technical knowledge:Proficiency in CATIA and PDM/PLM tools, alongside standard office software.Ability to accept Design Delegation.Knowledge of aircraft systems, structures design, configuration, and change processes.
• Languages: Advanced/Fluent level in both English (B2 or higher) and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Soft skills: Motivated, proactive, team player, highly adaptable to dynamic changes, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Valuable / Nice to have:Experience in Electromechanical Design or Power Plant Installation Design.Electrical installation design experience (harness design principles, electrical diagrams understanding, electrical wiring diagram tools like See-XP/Capital Logic, and electrical databases like SIDIE).

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.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

#MYCYM

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:
System Installation

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