Senior Design Engineer – Aircraft Structures

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft seeks a Senior Design Engineer to develop repair solutions for the in‑service airline fleet. You will create high‑quality, certified engineering designs for both metallic and composite aircraft structures, ensuring airworthiness and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Independently design integrated repair solutions and obtain necessary approvals.
• Review damage reports from MROs and develop quality repair tasks.
• Collaborate with F&DT, Stress, and other Airbus departments to optimise designs.
• Produce technical documentation, presentations, and certification sign‑offs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil or related engineering.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in airframe structural design, including composites.
• Experience with MRO/fleet engineering, MRB processes, and repair documentation (SRM, NTM, IPC).
• Ability to work onsite (90%) and travel on short notice.

Required skills

• CATIA V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Strong proficiency with MS Excel and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
• Knowledge of structural analysis, stress and fatigue principles.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with incentive compensation and profit‑sharing.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, parental leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to unlimited e‑learning courses and global mobility opportunities.