Design Engineer (Contract)

Airbus • Wichita, KS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking an entry-level Design Engineer for a temporary contract assignment in its Engineering department in Wichita, Kansas. The role supports the airline in-service fleet by developing timely, high-quality aircraft structural repair solutions for metallic and non-metallic parts. The engineer reviews aircraft configuration and damage information, develops solutions that meet airworthiness requirements and customer needs, and works closely with static stress, fatigue, and other colleagues. The work uses multiple computer-based applications and is performed with guidance for simple to routine repair tasks.

The position is based at Airbus’ engineering facility on the Wichita State University innovation campus. It is an onsite role, with a stated minimum of 60% of the time at the Wichita Engineering office. The assignment is temporary, has no specified duration, and may be extended or shortened as needed; contractors are employed by a third-party vendor and assigned to Airbus in America. Domestic and international travel is listed as 5% in the required qualifications; the physical requirements section separately states travel may be 10% of the time.

The role requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to integrity. Airbus states that the assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Requirements

• Currently local to the Wichita, Kansas metropolitan area.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical), with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis, mechanics of materials, and/or system design.
• 0 to 6 years of total design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, 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 Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
• Interpersonal skills to interface effectively with personnel across levels and disciplines.
• Effective spoken and written English communication skills.
• Domestic and international travel involved; listed as 5% in the required qualifications.
• Meet the physical and equipment requirements described, including office work, walking through office and production areas, and handling or lifting items up to 30 lb as needed.
• Use required personal protective equipment, which may include safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves; steel-toed shoes are required for shop-floor visits, with appropriate hearing and eye protection as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Minor in Computer Science.
• Prior Airbus internship experience.
• Experience with metallic or composite airframe structures and/or installation of electrical harnesses, fuel lines, or hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions for simple to routine aircraft repair tasks, reviewing and interpreting aircraft structural design data.
• Review and interpret aircraft-structure damage reports from Maintenance Repair Organizations and develop repair solutions with support.
• Collaborate with Static Stress, F&DT, and other appropriate Airbus departments to develop optimum solutions.
• Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
• Create or modify technical documents, including Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, and Repair Drawings, using Airbus computer-based applications.
• Respond to simple to routine repair queries with clear and concise guidance for Airbus Operations and Customer Services.
• Understand assignment priorities and their effect on workflow.
• Communicate work issues, solutions, ideas, and status to supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level