Airbus
Commercial Aircraft
SrDesignEngineer
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“Sr Design Engineer at Airbus. Skills: design of aircraft structure repairs, metallic and non-metallic parts repair, structural design and analysis, mechanics of materials, composite airframe structures, MRO/Fleet Engineering MRB Experience. creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view. performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.
Industry & Context.
solve technical problems; develop efficient repair solutions; develop optimum design solutions
Physical Requirements: Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces., Onsite 90%, Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials., Minimum nine (9) years total experience in design with airframe structures., Experience in composite airframe structures., MRO/Fleet Engineering MRB Experience., Ability to obtain Repair Approval Technical Signatory., Has obtained and utilizes Repair Solution Signatory effectively.
Nice to Have
CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience experience
What You'll Do.
creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view
performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts
working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions
use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs)
Independently create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales.
Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.
Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and develop quality repair solutions.
Create or modify a wide range of difficult repair tasks autonomously.
Collaborate with F&DT
Stress and other appropriate Airbus departments to develop optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
Apply extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
Ability to obtain Repair Approval Technical Signatory.
Has obtained and utilizes Repair Solution Signatory effectively.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues; Collaborate with F&DT, Stress and other appropriate Airbus departments; Able to lead small teams technically to achieve agreed milestones
Communication Scope
creating and delivering technical documents and presentations
Full Job Description
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) * [Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) * [Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PayTransparencyPoster.pdf) (English) * [Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/federal-contractor-pay-transparency-spanish.pdf) (Spanish) ****Job Description:**** Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a **Senior Design Engineer** to support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs). **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. **How we care for you:** * Fin
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