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AIRBUS · Getafe Area

PWP Installation Design Engineer

Getafe AreaFull-timeDesign

Listed on AIRBUS’s official careers site. Posted October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

Job Description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

SKILLS

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.

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). 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. 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. #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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