Airbus

Design Engineer II

Airbus • $80K — $95K *
Wichita, KS 67212In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) focused on structural design and analysis.
  • Minimum 3 years of design/analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.
  • Experience with metallic and/or composite airframe structural repair.
  • MRO/Fleet Engineering experience preferred.
  • MRB experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support In-Service Daily Repair and Major Repair teams as a collaborative team member.
  • Independently create or modify simple to routine repair tasks.
  • Review damage reports and develop quality repair solutions with minimal assistance.
  • Produce technical documentation including Repair Instructions and Drawings using Airbus applications.
  • Prioritize assignments effectively to manage workflow and meet deadlines.
  • Engage with customers and suppliers professionally regarding repair requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to propose optimal design solutions.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options available.
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and development in a dynamic industry.
  • Engagement in innovative repair solutions impacting airline operations.
  • Collaborative environment within a leading aerospace company.
  • Participation in team-related briefings and discussions.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary: This position supports 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).

Primary Responsibilities:

Technical Solutions: 95%
  • To be a supportive team player within the In-Service Daily Repair and/or Major Repair teams.
  • Create or modify simple to routine repair tasks autonomously.
  • Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and develop quality repair solutions with little support.
  • Create or modify technical documents such as: Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings within various Airbus computer based applications with high quality and efficiency.
  • Understand the priorities of assignments and how this affects workflow.
  • Interface repair requirements with customers and suppliers with a professional attitude.
  • Liaise with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
  • Assists with preparation of various documents using Airbus computer based toolsets (SAP, AirDoc, etc.).
  • Develop and sometimes present materials for team related briefings to internal and/or external customers.
  • Together with other Repair Engineers, be a member of an integrated engineering team, ensuring its strategy, policy and direction is maintained.
  • Provide responses to simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ensure all tasks and activities are correctly planned, monitored and executed to achieve customer time scales.


Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned: 5%
  • Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.


Qualified Experience and Training:

Education:

Required
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.


Experience:

Required
  • Minimum 3 years total design/analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.
  • Experience in metallic and/or composite airframe structural repair.


Preferred
  • MRO/Fleet Engineering experience
  • MRB experience


Travel Required:

    Citizenship:
    • Authorized to work in the US


    Qualified Skills:

    Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

    Required
    • Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and adaptability and able to work in a dynamic team environment.
    • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
    • Applied knowledge of repair and maintenance documentation, techniques and procedures (SRM, NTM, IPC etc.).
    • Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
    • Ability to perform work activity tasks in an organized manner with minimal direction once sufficient training has occurred.
    • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and government regulations (SRM, NTM, IPC etc.).
    • Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
    • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.
    • Ability to write reports and business correspondence effectively.
    • Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
    • Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
    • A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).


    Preferred

    Communication Skills:

    Required:
    • Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)

    Preferred:
    • Conversational French and/or German


    Nature of Contacts:
    • Involved communication on a daily basis with internal and external parties


    Physical Requirements:

    • Onsite or remote: Onsite a minimum of 60% of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.
    • Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily.
    • Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily.
    • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily
    • 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; daily.
    • Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
    • Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
    • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.
    • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.
    • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
    • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.
    • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice; 10% of the time.
    • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.
    • Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
    • Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.


    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 Americas, Inc.

    Employment Type:
    US - Direct Hire

    Experience Level:
    Professional

    Remote Type:
    Flexible

    Job Family:
    Structure Design & Integration

    Job Posting End Date: 09.26.2026

    About Airbus

    Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
    Learn more about Airbus
    Size
    135,000 employees
    Industry
    Aerospace & Defense
    Founded
    2000
    * Ladders Estimates

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