Mechanical Systems Integration & Design Engineer (Military Derivatives)
// Role Summary
Airbus Defence and Space seeks a Mechanical Systems Integration & Design Engineer in Getafe to design and develop mechanical systems for aircraft, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
// Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical system parts, assemblies, and installations using tools like CATIA V5.
- Collaborate with industrial, production, and customer teams on design principles and manufacturing processes.
- Support the complete end-to-end product lifecycle of aircraft.
- Coordinate with other Engineering Design offices (stress, loads, aerodynamics, etc.).
- Provide technical expertise to stakeholders including Supply Chain, Quality, and Certification.
- Requires an Engineering degree and experience in Fluid Systems Installations and Equipment installations.
// Role Specification
An opportunity for a Mechanical Systems Integration & Design Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Mechanical Systems Installation Team (within the Airbus Derivatives area under Military Derivatives / Air Power).
The team is responsible for Quality & Improvement related to Fuel, Hydraulic, Environmental Control System, and Equipment integration on aircraft. The jobholder will be integrated into a multidisciplinary team to cover the integration of mechanical systems for an exciting and challenging new upcoming military program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design & Development: Concept, definition, and development of design solutions for Mechanical System parts, assemblies, and installations (such as CATIA V5, CSG Full3D) for aircraft derivative programs.
- Technical Definition & Collaboration: Establish design principles, key characteristics, interfaces, frontiers, materials, and detailed manufacturing processes in close collaboration with industrial and production teams up to the final customer.
- Lifecycle Management: Support the complete end-to-end (E2E) product lifecycle of the aircraft using modern design processes, methods, and software applications.
- Inter-departmental Coordination: Maintain strong ties with other Engineering Design offices (e.g., stress, loads, aerodynamics, structure design, DMU/CAD, materials & processes) to broaden interface design knowledge.
- Stakeholder Support: Provide specialized technical knowledge to key stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Quality, Purchasing, Assembly, Chief Engineer, and Airworthiness/Certification.
SKILLS
We are looking for candidates across multiple experience levels in Engineering within a Design/Airframe Department:
- Junior: 0 to 3 years of experience.
- Mid-Level: 3 to 7 years of experience.
- Senior: 7+ years of experience (with proven capabilities in managing subcontracts and multidisciplinary topics).
Required Experience:
- Proven experience in Fluid Systems Installations (hydraulic, fuel, pneumatics) and Equipment installations (sensors, antennas, lights, cameras, cockpit).
Soft Skills:
- High adaptability to work on new topics, new business, and in a network mode.
- Excellent communication skills, proactivity, and team-player mindset.
- Ability to manage and coordinate internal teams and external subcontractors.
Languages:
- Advanced level in English (Spanish as mother tongue).
- French is nice to have.
Technical Knowledge:
- Strong structural design and/or Mechanical Systems Installation (MSI) design capability.
- Proficient CATIA V5 knowledge and CSG Full3D experience.
- Knowledge of French is valuable.
Benefits:
- Vacation days plus additional days-off.
- Financial rewards including attractive salary, success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan, and voluntary stock purchase plans.
- Hybrid model of working when possible.
- Collective transport service in some sites.
- Wellbeing & Health benefits: health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
- On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
- Individual development: Access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, certifications, expert career paths, accelerated development programs, and international mobility.