Senior Structural Design Engineer – Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid)
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Opportunity for a Senior Structural Design Engineer within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Airbus Derivatives and NGWS Airframe Design Team. This multidisciplinary and multicultural team is responsible for the end‑to‑end definition, concept, and development phases of major military and commercial aircraft programs (e.g., NGWS, MRTT, PATMAR, AEWC). The role reinforces our structural design area, focusing on the definition of complex metallic and composite structures while interfacing with key stakeholders and external Tier‑1 suppliers to ensure the highest safety and optimisation standards.
Responsibilities
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* Design optimized airframe structures, elementary parts, and major aircraft assemblies balancing weight, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
* Define design principles, interfaces, boundaries, and key characteristics through collaborative processes with manufacturing and customer services.
* Manage the end‑to‑end product lifecycle development using advanced design, configuration, and modelling tools (Catia, 3DX, CWE).
* Interface actively with multidisciplinary engineering functions such as Stress, Chief Engineer, Manufacturing, and Airworthiness.
* Coordinate and follow up on the technical design support provided by external subcontracting companies and Tier‑1 suppliers.
Skills / Qualifications
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* Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
* Experience: 8–10 years proven experience in metallic and composite technologies applied to airframe structural design.
* Technical knowledge: Advanced proficiency in Airbus design tools (Catia V5/V6, 3DX, CWE, EPD, Optegra). Knowledge of manufacturing support (NC, Concessions) or repairs (SRM, SB) is a major plus.
* Languages: Advanced level of Spanish and advanced level in English.
* Soft skills: Strong communication, proactivity, goal‑oriented mindset, collaborative spirit, and basic project management skills.
* Nice to have: Specific experience in wing, empennage, fuselage structures, or mechanism/doors installation.
Benefits
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* Vacation days plus additional days‑off throughout the year.
* Attractive salary.
* Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting work‑life balance.
* Collective transport service at certain sites.
* Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
* On‑site facilities: 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.
* Special rates in products & benefits.
Company
Airbus Defence and Space SAU
Employment Details
Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Structure Design & Integration
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