Airbus

Design Sr. Engineer

Airbus$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with emphasis on structural design
  • Minimum 9 years of experience in design and analysis of airframe structures/system installations
  • Proficient with CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience, and familiar with other Airbus applications
  • Ability to obtain Authorizer Technical Signatory with experience in Approver Signatory
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and Google Suite applications

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical solutions for aircraft structures and system installations
  • Independently manage moderate to complex design projects
  • Create and modify technical documentation using Airbus applications
  • Collaborate with static stress and other departments for optimal design
  • Lead discussions and provide guidance on project completion and customer requirements
  • Mentor junior designers and engineers
  • Identify local process improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for career development
  • Potential for working on high-impact aerospace projects
  • Autonomy in project management and design solutions
  • Engagement with senior personnel and external stakeholders
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Position Summary
This position supports new design and modifications of aircraft structures and/or systems installation and
is responsible for the creation of quality solutions on time from a Design point of view. Duties include
performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts along with system installations
(electrical, hydraulic, fuel) while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues.
Methods include the use of multiple applications to develop efficient solutions to satisfy design and/or
system installation principles.
Primary Responsibilities
• Technical Solutions
• Autonomously perform moderate to complex levels of design solution development. Team assignments may include detail part design, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support.
• Create or modify technical documents such as: Design Datasets, Product Structures, etc. within various Airbus computer based applications/toolsets (SAP, CATIA, VPM, etc.). with high quality and efficiency.
• Liaise with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions.
• Accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed. Works independently.
• Apply extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to obtain Authorizer Technical Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Approver Signatory effectively.
• Leadership an Mentoring
• Mentor and provide leadership less experienced designer/design engineers
• Lead in the preparation of complex business and technical material and presentation packages.
• Demonstrate a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas, and status of work.
• Guide and/or lead the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.
• Key technical contact on contracts and projects. Interact with senior external personnel on major technical matters.

Additional Responsibilities
• Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

Required Education
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
Preferred Education
• Master's Degree in an Engineering discipline
Required Experience
• Minimum nine (9) years total experience in design and analysis with airframe structures and/or system installation projects
Preferred Experience
• Experience in metallic/composite airframe structure and/or system installation of electrical harnesses, fuel lines, hydraulic systems.
Travel Required
• 5% Domestic and International
Citizenship
Authorized to Work in the US
Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities
• Position requires in-depth knowledge of technical principles of design, theories, and concepts. Applied knowledge of design documentation, techniques and procedures.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
• Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude.
• Able to lead small teams technically to achieve agreed milestones.
• Able to effectively prepare and deliver detailed, complex presentations inside and outside the organization
• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
• CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience; Proven skills in multiple CATIA workbenches. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities
• Software coding in C, C++, Python, or other programming languages
• Working knowledge of Airbus Structures
Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
• Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas and status of work.
Preferred Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)
• Conversational French and/or German
Level of Decision Making: (Level/Impact of decision making: strategic, tactical, operational)
• Decision making is limited to personal development and moderate to complex impact operational

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:
On-site

Job Family:
Structure Design & Integration

Job Posting End Date: 07.18.2026

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
Founded
2000

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