An Aircraft Static Loads Engineer role focused on flight physics and military derivatives. The position offers hybrid working, social benefits, and professional development.
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Overview
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Getafe
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, life insurance
Visa options
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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
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.
Nice to have
- 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).
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.
- 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.
The role
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.
What you'll do
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.
Employment Type
Permanent
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Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
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
Apply online
Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team
Call or short video interview
With Talent Acquisition team
Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.
Technical test, case study or online assessment
Not every role
Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.
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.
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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