Structural Engineer (Contract)

Airbus•Columbus, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Architect Level 1 (Structural Integration) will actively participate to Specify, Design and integrate architecture and system functions on a various programs and on multiple platforms (mainly H125, H130, H135, H145 and H160). This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus. Meet the team: From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen. Your working environment: On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers. Your Challenges:

Requirements

Required Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree and/or relevant experience)
Minimum 3 (three) years of relevant experience (or verifiable demonstrated equivalent) of aircraft systems design, development, integration and certification
Authorized to Work in the US
Avionics architecture
Avionics system integration
System Engineering ARP 4754
Structural Systems Integration (aircraft interfaces)
Physical-requirements based structural component design experience (interface, loads/load path and vibration)
Structural component design and manufacturing processes
Electrical Wiring Diagram and wire-routing requirements understanding
Model-based design expertise in alignment with industry standards and best methods (e.g. : CATIA-V5)
High quality engineering drawing development capabilities in alignment with industry standards
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
Avionics and Electrical system
Avionics system integration
Digital literacy
Avionics systems layout requirements and considerations
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in the above referenced degrees
System Engineering, Do160
Simulation
Written/oral proficiency in French/German

Responsibilities

Define System/Integration architectures in accordance with engineering operation requirements as elaborated during offer phases to meet customer, airworthiness, general engineering standards and company requirements.
Design, integrate and approve the defined solutions
Validate design solutions by implementing simulation, modeling, predictive tools
Design, develop, and review technical documents and engineering drawings needed to integrate avionics and electrical equipment, and their associated interfaces
Provide liaison support to various internal and external customers as required for support of aircraft integration and conformity efforts (suppliers, planning, industry, quality, etc.)
Present and communicate modifications and aircraft configuration during design reviews and other required presentations to a variety of customers
Design layout of aircraft modifications, zonal allocations and weight & CG impact as well as layout of various completions and STC projects
Develop wire routing and aircraft structure interface (considerations to include antennae location/separation requirements, maintainability, etc.).
Create airframe design integrations and modifications for structural items such as doors, windows, frames, etc. and for external load items like cameras, lighting, hoists, cargo hooks, floats, etc
Develop structural drawings (details/assemblies, installations, wire routing, mod drawings, top drawings, etc.)