Mechanical Systems Integration & Design Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Mechanical Systems Integration & Design Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Mechanical Systems Installation Team (within the Airbus Derivatives area under Military Derivatives / Air Power).

The team stands for Quality & Improvement related to Fuel, Hydraulic, Environmental Control System, and Equipment integration on aircraft. The jobholder will be integrated into a multidisciplinary team to cover the integration of mechanical systems for an exciting and challenging new upcoming military program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Design & Development: Concept, definition, and development of design solutions for Mechanical System parts, assemblies, and installations (such as CATIA V5, CSG Full3D) for aircraft derivative programs.

• Technical Definition & Collaboration: Establish design principles, key characteristics, interfaces, frontiers, materials, and detailed manufacturing processes in close collaboration with industrial and production teams up to the final customer.

• Lifecycle Management: Support the complete end-to-end (E2E) product lifecycle of the aircraft using modern design processes, methods, and software applications.

• Inter-departmental Coordination: Maintain strong ties with other Engineering Design offices (e.g., stress, loads, aerodynamics, structure design, DMU/CAD, materials & processes) to broaden interface design knowledge.

• Stakeholder Support: Provide specialized technical knowledge to key stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Quality, Purchasing, Assembly, Chief Engineer, and Airworthiness/Certification.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:

• Education: Engineering degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related technical discipline.

• Experience: We are looking for candidates across multiple experience levels in Engineering within a Design/Airframe Department:

  • Junior: 0 to 3 years of experience;
  • Mid-Level: 3 to 7 years of experience;
  • Senior: 7+ years of experience (with proven capabilities in managing subcontracts and multidisciplinary topics); with proven experience in Fluid Systems Installations (hydraulic, fuel, pneumatics) and Equipment installations (sensors, antennas, lights, cameras, cockpit).

• Soft skills:

  • High adaptability to work on new topics, new business, and in a network mode.
  • Excellent communication skills, proactivity, and team-player mindset.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate internal teams and external subcontractors.

• Languages: Advanced level in English (Spanish as mother tongue). French is nice to have.

• Technical knowledge: Strong structural design and/or Mechanical Systems Installation (MSI) design capability, including proficient CATIA V5 knowledge and CSG Full3D experience.

• Valuable / Nice to have: Knowledge of French; eligibility for national security clearance.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

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.

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan, and voluntary stock purchase plans.

• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.

• Collective transport service in some sites.

• Wellbeing & Health benefits: health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities with access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, certifications, expert career paths, accelerated development programs, and international mobility.

#MYCYM

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

System Installation

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