Mechanical Systems Integration & Design Engineer (Military Derivatives)
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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
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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 ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: System Installation 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 [email protected] . 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.
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