Design Engineer (Contract)

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Job Description:

Job 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Technical Solutions: 95%

• Autonomously perform moderate to complex levels of design solution development. Team assignments may include detailed 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.

• Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Ability to obtain Authorizer Technical Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Approver Signatory effectively.

• Guides and/or leads the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.

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, Electrical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis, mechanics of materials, and/or system design.

Preferred

• A Minor in Computer Science

• Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline

Experience:

Required

• Minimum of nine (9) total design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.

Preferred

• Experience in metallic/composite airframe structure and/or system installation of electrical harnesses, fuel lines, hydraulic systems.

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• N/A

Preferred

• N/A

Travel Required:

• 5 % Domestic and International.

Citizenship:

• Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance:

• N/A

Qualified Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• 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 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

• Software coding in C, C++, Python, or other programming languages

• Working knowledge of Airbus Structures

Communication Skills:

• 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:

• Conversational French and/or German

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• N/A

Preferred:

• N/A

Complexity of the Role:

Level of Decision Making:

• Decision making is limited to personal development and moderate to complex impact operational tasks

Organizational information:

Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager? No

Exempt: N/A

Non-exempt: N/A

Job Dimensions:

• Work is performed without appreciable directions. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Nature of Contacts:

• Involved communication on a regular 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 position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

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Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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Job Posting End Date: 07.16.2025

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