Senior Design Engineer Job at Airbus (Wichita)

Senior Design Engineer

Airbus

Location:
United States , Wichita

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Not provided

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is 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).

Job Responsibility:

Independently create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales
Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition
Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and develop quality repair solutions
Create or modify a wide range of difficult repair tasks autonomously
Collaborate with F&DT, Stress and other appropriate Airbus departments to develop optimum design solutions for the airline customer
Apply extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
Ability to obtain Repair Approval Technical Signatory
Has obtained and utilizes Repair Solution Signatory effectively

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials
Minimum nine (9) years total experience in design with airframe structures
Experience in composite airframe structures
MRO/Fleet Engineering experience
MRB Experience
Frequently use widely known technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve technical problems
Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively
Dependable, self-motivated and accessible
Able to perform work activity tasks in an organized manner independently once sufficient training has occurred
Apply knowledge of repair and maintenance documentation, techniques and procedures (SRM, NTM, IPC etc.)
Capable of creating and delivering technical documents and presentations
Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
Able to lead small teams technically to achieve agreed milestones
CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience experience

What we offer:

Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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