Design Engineer

Design Engineer (Contract) – Airbus Commercial Aircraft

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Design Engineer to join our Repair Solutions department based in Wichita, Kansas.

As a Design Engineer you will support the airline in‑service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and be responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non‑metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions.

Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).

Our engineers work on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers.

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe.

• Perform simple/routine analyses to verify repair tasks.
• Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and verify repair solutions with support.
• Collaborate with F&DT, Design and other appropriate Airbus departments to develop optimum solutions. Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
• Create or modify technical documents such as Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings, etc. within various Airbus computer‑based applications with high quality and efficiency.
• Provide responses to simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
• Understand the priorities of assignments and how this affects workflow.
• Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (aero, civil, mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
• Internship design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
• Comfortable working for extended periods of time using computers in an office environment.
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Dependable, self‑motivated and accessible.
• Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
• Strong computer background, including MS Office and Google Suite application experience.
• Up to 10 % domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional requirements.
• Authorized to work in the US.

• 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 documents daily.
• Hearing: able to hear 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: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg once a month.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg 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 %…