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Derivatives Airframe Mech Sys Senior Design Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added 6 days ago

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Airbus Spain doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • French

    The ad asks for French, or counts it in your favour.

  • Be near Getafe for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 7+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Educated in an Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

  • Educated in an Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
  • Over 7 years of experience in Engineering, in a Design/Airframe Department.
  • Knowledge in MSI design, including CATIA V5 knowledge.
  • Professional experience as Engineer / Designer on Fluid Systems Installations (hydraulic, fuel, pneumatics, etc) and Equipment installations (sensor &antennas, lights and cameras, cockpit installations, etc.)
  • High adaptability to work on new topics, new business and in a network mode.
  • Advanced level in English (Spanish as mother tongue)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to propose new ideas.

Nice to have

  • French would be an asset.

The role

A permanent job opportunity has arisen for a "Mechanical Systems Integration & Design Engineer" within Airbus Defence & Space to be based on Getafe site in Spain. The successful candidate will join the Mechanical Systems Installation department at the Airbus Derivatives area and will be integrated into a multidisciplinary team, covering the integration of Derivatives mechanical systems for a military program. The Mechanical System Installation team stands for Quality & Improvement related to Fuel, Hydraulic, Environmental Control System, Equipment integration on aircraft among others.

It is a dynamic area, leading digital product innovation and LEAN Design, team working with an AGILE mindset, adding value within Mechanical systems requirements integration and trouble shooting issues in production and in service.

Come and boost your career with us:
· Opportunities to work directly on live Aircraft and Digital Mock-up
· Opportunities to develop cross-product knowledge (Multiple Platforms)
· Opportunities to develop cross-skill knowledge (Multiple Systems & Structures)
· Opportunities to develop cross-functional knowledge (Multiple Requirements)
· Opportunities in technological activities (Demos Design of Incremental Developments)

The Position is aiming to support on the development for military programs and will be integrated in the multidisciplinary team of Mechanical System Installation Design

What you'll do

The main activities of a Mechanical System integration & Design Engineer are related with delivering technical solutions in support of building, test and delivery aircraft:
· Mechanical Systems definition from System Architecture
· Mechanical Components Specification for purchasing
· Mechanical Parts Documentation for Manufacturing
· Mechanical Systems Installation Documentation for assembling

· Support various stakeholders with technical knowledge (e.g. supply chain and office, quality, purchasing, manufacturing engineering, production and assembly, M&P, stress analysis, Chief Engineer, Architecture and Integration, Airworthiness and Certification,...).

Associated competencies to main activities are:
· Systems requirement challenging
· Criteria for systems segregation
· Definition of systems component position
· Components selection, specification and practical application
· Selection of Manufacturing Technologies
· Assembly and Maintainability instructions
· Production and Service Support concurring
· Documents revision & edition
· KPI Generation, Documentation Plan & Status Report
· Design Manual and Design Principles contributing
· Design & Product improvement activities
· Support cross-program configuration control and cross-functional procedures

· Design and Validation of mechanical system installation 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.

Job Details

Permanent

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Professional

System Installation

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.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. Business interviews

    With business team and Talent Acquisition team

    One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.

  6. Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources

  • The process may take several weeks.
  • Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.

About Airbus Spain

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.

In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Industry
Aerospace
Founded
1970
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
In Spain
Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Website
airbus.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
  • The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
  • Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
  • Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
  • Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.

In their own words

About the company & team

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Additional information

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.

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.

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