Junior Structural Design Engineer
Getafe, Community of Madrid, Spain
Category: Structural Engineering
Description
Job Description:
Junior Structural Design Engineer to join the Combat and UAV Structural Design team.
In the Combat area we are responsible of Eurofighter wing structure and therefore we perform de design modifications, repairs, non-conformities resolution and support to in service A/Cs.
In the UAS area the main projects that are currently being developed are the Euro drone and the Satrap.
Euro drone is the most important UAV Defense 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.
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, Main tenability; and provide technical solutions to the project requirements.
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- 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
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 Defense and Space SAUEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
Entry LevelJob Family:
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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.
Company
Airbus
Airbus makes the freedom of flight possible by designing, manufacturing and supporting the world’s best aircraft. Its people around the globe are united by a passion for aviation, as well as their desire to create better, more efficient ways for airlines and passengers to fly.
The company – a division of Airbus Group – helps shape the future of air transportation and drives sustainable growth around the world. Based on a deep understanding of ever-changing market needs, Airbus pioneers technological solutions and seeks the most efficient sourcing and manufacturing possible – so airlines can grow and people can connect.
Airbus’ comprehensive product line comprises highly-successful families of aircraft ranging from 100 to more than 500 seats: the single-aisle A320 Family (including A320neo, the best-selling aircraft in aviation history); the widebody, long-range A330 Family (including the A330-200 Freighter, plus the recently-launched A330-800neo and -900neo); the new-generation A350 XWB Family; and the flagship A380.
While headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus truly is “at home” all over the world. The company has expanded upon on its strong European roots to move forward on an international scale with fully-owned subsidiaries in the United States, China, Japan, India and in the Middle East; spare parts centres in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Washington, Beijing, Dubai and Singapore; engineering and training centres in Toulouse, Miami, Wichita, Hamburg, Bangalore and Beijing; and more than 150 field service offices around the world.
To be even closer to customers, Airbus also is actively developing engineering, manufacturing and service capabilities in Europe, China, India, Russia, the Middle East, Singapore and the U.S.
Global diversity is a key enabler of Airbus' innovation strategy, highlighted by the multi-cultural workforce of more than 55,000, which includes over 100 nationalities from every region worldwide. With many different perspectives, the company can draw on a deeper pool of ideas and approaches in order to find better ways to fly.
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