F&DT Stress Engineer for Fuselage (d/f/m)

About the Role

Airbus Aerostructures is seeking an F&DT Stress Engineer for Fuselage (d/f/m) to support our engineering activities. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of all Airbus programs, including the A350XWB, A320 Family, and next-generation aircraft. As a vital member of our Structural Analysis Community, you will be responsible for performing calculations, technical approvals, and actively contributing to our digital transformation efforts. You will collaborate closely with design, production, and subcontracting partners.

This position also offers flexibility with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your Location

Based at Airbus's largest production site for civil aircraft in Hamburg, you'll experience a unique work environment with the option to commute by ferry along the river Elbe. Enjoy the vibrant culture and maritime heritage of Hamburg in your free time.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration package with individual benefits including company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), and corporate discounts.
• Time for You: 30 days of annual leave (based on a 35-hour week) and excellent work-life balance through flexible working hours, mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Significant professional development opportunities and international career prospects within the Airbus group.
• Feel Good at Work: Access to an on-site company doctor, comprehensive health programs, canteen/cafeteria services, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work within a diverse environment with over 140 nationalities, fostering exchange, mutual support, and inclusion.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create and technically approve analysis models, F&DT calculations, reports, and studies for aircraft structures across multiple programs.
• Check and approve internally and externally created analysis data and documentation, and provide stress approval for drawing sets and technical documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to airworthiness regulations, design principles, processes, methods, and manufacturing guidelines to guarantee structural integrity and safe operations.
• Technically monitor, guide, and support subcontracting firms in their structural analysis work.
• Validate relevant design inputs for manufacturing drawings and collaborate closely with design, project, manufacturing teams, production, and customer support.
• Define, interpret, and validate structural tests required for aircraft certification.
• Create, monitor, and report on project plans and performance metrics.
• Support the digital transformation within the structural analysis department through automation, tool simplification, and process redesign.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar field (or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in aviation engineering.
• Extensive experience in the development and F&DT analysis of aircraft structures (metallic and ideally composite).
• Ideally possess technical approval delegation (e.g., Airbus M1020) or have sufficient experience to obtain it swiftly.
• Proficiency in analytical calculation methods and deep knowledge of numerical calculations (Finite Element Modelling using Altair Hyperworks/Nastran, or similar).
• Solid knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python) and data analytics for process automation.
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to autonomously manage a small team, a growth mindset, curiosity, and adaptability.
• Negotiation-level fluency in English (written and spoken).

Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.