Sr. Structural Design Engineer

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our Engineering Team in Grand Prairie, TX. In this role, you will design complex, standard or custom, mechanical and structural airframe installation packages in new and/or retrofit AHI aircraft. You will also create engineering drawings, collaborate with pertinent partners in certification, production and flight test, support fleet sustainment activities and support STC projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree and/or relevant experience)
Minimum seven (7) years of directly applicable engineering experience in an aviation/aerospace design, development, integration, or completions environment.
Knowledge of aviation/aerospace structural design requirements, aviation/aerospace industry standards and the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs, and / or Google Suite programs.
Must be proficient with CATIA V5 (or similar 3D modeling software), familiarity with AutoCAD and SAP programs
US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
10% Domestic and International travel required
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including 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, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily
Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment rarely
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving rarely
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice rarely
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily
PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
Direct rotorcraft experience.
Experience with project management tools
Conversational French and/or German is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical / structural design models.
Create detail/assembly/installation drawings for structural and mechanical systems.
Review and facilitate engineering package release.
Can lead groups of engineers to complete projects along with representing the group at management meetings
Works independently with minimal supervision from engineering management.
Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting company objectives.
Coordinate essential information into the configuration management system listing mechanical and structural installations for each assigned project.
Participate in developing pricing information based on installation effort and provide quotes to AHI Marketing Department for standard and custom options on new aircraft.
Coordinate with FAA DERs and ODA Unit Members in support of certification requirements.
Support Marketing, Field Service, Flight Test and FAA Certification organizations as needed.
Act as liaison to manufacturing and production efforts as needed.
Support installation, functional and operational tests, and ground and flight tests.
Performs preliminary stress analysis in support of initial layout and design concept.
Performs Functional Hazard Analysis and Systems Safety Analysis as required.

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
dental
vision
life
disability
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 focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
national and international mobility