Principal Design Engineer

Airbus • Wichita, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports new design and modifications of aircraft structures and/or systems and is responsible for the creation of quality solutions on time from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts along with system installations (electrical, hydraulic, fuel) while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues. Methods include the use of multiple applications to develop efficient solutions to satisfy design and/or system installation principles. Our Engineers have the privilege of working 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. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

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 thirteen (13) years total experience in design with airframe structures and/or system installation projects
• Authorized to Work in the US
• Position requires in-depth knowledge of technical principles of design, theories, and concepts. Applied knowledge of design documentation, techniques and procedures.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
• Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude.
• Able to lead teams technically to achieve agreed milestones.
• Demonstrate a refined approach to communication that resolves problems, facilitates consensus, and focuses on objectives
• Able to represent Engineering in presentations at any Airbus related activity
• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
• CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience; Proven skills in multiple CATIA workbenches.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
• Demonstrates a high level of listening and speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external
• Displays model writing skills for others to emulate
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
• Demonstrates a high level of listening and speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external
• Displays model writing skills for others to emulate

Nice To Haves

• Software coding in C, C++, Python, or other programming languages
• Working knowledge of Airbus Structures
• Experience in metallic/composite airframe structure and/or system installation of electrical harnesses, fuel lines, hydraulic systems.
• Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Conversational French and/or German

Responsibilities

• Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
• Create or modify technical documents such as: Design Datasets, Product Structures, etc. within various Airbus computer based applications/toolsets (SAP, CATIA, VPM, etc.). with high quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other (internal/external) technical departments to solve complex technical problems.
• Develops advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product.
• Utilize technical signatory and develop others in acquiring signatory.
• Mentor less experienced designers/design engineers and provide leadership and guidance of a highly complex range of problems.
• Lead aspects of major projects successfully.
• Set broad objectives with timelines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed.
• Demonstrate a high level of listening and speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external.
• Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• Serve as a spokesperson on advanced projects and an advisor to management and customers on technical matters.
• Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off including personal time
• Holidays
• Generous paid parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
• Prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
• Other supplemental benefit coverages
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
• Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses
• Accelerated development programmes
• National and international mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal