Airbus

Principal Design Engineer

Airbus • $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a focus on structural design and analysis.
  • Minimum 13 years of experience in design related to airframe structures or system installations.
  • In-depth knowledge of design principles, documentation, and techniques.
  • Strong proficiency in CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience, with skills in multiple CATIA workbenches.
  • Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • Interpersonal skills to interface with various personnel and disciplines.
  • Experience with MS Excel and Google Suite applications.

Responsibilities

  • Solve complex technical problems with innovative solutions.
  • Create and modify technical documents using Airbus applications like SAP and CATIA.
  • Collaborate with internal and external technical departments to address challenges.
  • Develop advanced technological ideas into final products.
  • Mentor junior designers and lead complex projects.
  • Set objectives and establish tasks with timelines for project completion.
  • Act as a spokesperson on advanced projects and advise management on technical matters.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft design and modifications.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional growth.
  • Involvement in major projects with significant impact.
  • Potential for travel, both domestic and international.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Position Summary

This position supports new design and modifications of aircraft structures and/or systems 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.


Your challenges:

  • Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with other (internal/external) technical departments to solve complex technical problems.
  • Develops advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product.
  • Utilize technical signatory and develop others in acquiring signatory.

  • Mentor less experienced designers/design engineers and provide leadership and guidance of a highly complex range of problems.
  • Lead aspects of major projects successfully.
  • Set broad objectives with timelines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed.
  • Demonstrate a high level of listening and speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external.
  • Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
  • Serve as a spokesperson on advanced projects and an advisor to management and customers on technical matters.
  • Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

Your boarding pass:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
  • Minimum thirteen (13) years total experience in design with airframe structures and/or system installation projects
  • Authorized to Work in the US
  • 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 teams technically to achieve agreed milestones.
  • Demonstrate a refined approach to communication that resolves problems, facilitates consensus, and focuses on objectives
  • Able to represent Engineering in presentations at any Airbus related activity
  • 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.
  • 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 speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external
  • Displays model writing skills for others to emulate
  • 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 speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external
  • Displays model writing skills for others to emulate



Preferred

  • Software coding in C, C++, Python, or other programming languages
  • Working knowledge of Airbus Structures
  • Experience in metallic/composite airframe structure and/or system installation of electrical harnesses, fuel lines, hydraulic systems.
  • Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline
  • Conversational French and/or German

Travel Required

  • 5 % Domestic and International

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

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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.
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135,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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