Sr. Design Engineer

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Job Description:

Position Summary
This position supports new design and modifications of aircraft structures and/or systems installation and
is 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. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers focus on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for all major Airbus products across the globe.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:
• Technical Solutions
• Autonomously perform moderate to complex levels of design solution development. Team assignments may include detail 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.
• Apply extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to obtain Authorizer Technical Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Approver Signatory effectively.
• Leadership an Mentoring
• Mentor and provide leadership less experienced designer/design engineers
• Lead in the preparation of complex business and technical material and presentation packages.
• Demonstrate a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas, and status of work.
• Guide and/or lead the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.
• Key technical contact on contracts and projects. Interact with senior external personnel on major technical matters.
• Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

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.
• Minimum nine (9) years total experience in design and analysis with airframe structures and/or system installation projectsAuthorized to Work in the US• Position requires in-depth knowledge of technical principles of design, theories, and concepts. Applied knowledge of design documentation, techniques and procedures.• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.• Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude.• Able to lead small teams technically to achieve agreed milestones.• Able to effectively prepare and deliver detailed, complex presentations inside and outside the organization• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)• CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience; Proven skills in multiple CATIA workbenches. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities• Software coding in C, C++, Python, or other programming languages• Working knowledge of Airbus Structures• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.• Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas and status of work.