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Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Airbus


Job Location:

Getafe - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

An opportunity for an Airframe Structural Design Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Military Derivatives Team (Air Power). We are building a brand-new team inside an exciting and challenging new upcoming military Program that will help reinforce Spanish and European sovereignty. The team works in a collaborative multicultural and multidisciplinary environment focused on the launch and execution of ambitious military aircraft derivatives projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

  • Design and develop structural aircraft components assemblies installations and design solutions for A/C Derivatives programs using Catia V5 CSG Full3D and modern design processes and tools.

  • Establish design principles Key Characteristics Design interfaces frontiers interface points materials and detailed manufacturing process definitions.

  • Participate actively in concurrent engineering processes with industrial and production teams with a customer-oriented approach throughout the end-to-end product lifecycle.

  • Collaborate closely with other Engineering Design offices (stress analysis loads systems installation armament materials & processes aerodynamics DMU/CAD) to continuously refine interfaces.

  • Manage and coordinate internal team members and external subcontracting companies.

  • Provide technical support to various internal and external stakeholders (supply chain quality purchasing manufacturing engineering production airworthiness certification and qualification).

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills Apply! We are looking forward to know you:

  • Education: Aeronautical Aerospace or Industrial Engineering degree or a related technical discipline.

  • Experience: Proven experience in Airframe Structural Design applying metallic and composites technologies to major components (Empennage Fuselage Wing Weapons Bay Doors Mechanisms or Military Systems).

  • Soft skills: Strong communication skills proactive attitude high team-play spirit and ability to manage internal people as well as external suppliers.

  • Languages: Good level of English & Spanish (both written & spoken).

  • Technical knowledge: Structural design pre-sizing knowledge configuration management materials and manufacturing processes modern CAD/DMU tools (Catia V5 CSG Full3D).

  • Valuable / Nice to have: French language would be a desirable plus.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

  • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

  • Attractive salary.

  • Hybrid model of working when possible promoting the work-life balance.

  • Collective transport service in some sites.

  • Benefits such as health insurance employee stock options retirement plan or study grants.

  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen kindergarten medical office.

  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

  • Special rates in products & benefits.

#MYCYM

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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Required Experience:

IC