Design Engineer (Contract)
National Society for Black Engineers, Topeka, KS, United States
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Design Engineer to join our Repair Solutions department based in Wichita, Kansas.
Job Summary
As a Design Engineer you will support the airline in‑service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and be responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non‑metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions.
Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).
Meet the Team
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.
Your Working Environment
Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe.
Your Challenges
Perform simple/routine analyses to verify repair tasks.
Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and verify repair solutions with support.
Collaborate with F&D T, Design and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum solutions.
Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
Create or modify technical documents such as Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings, etc., within various Airbus computer‑based applications with high quality and efficiency.
Provide responses to simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
Understand the priorities of assignments and how this affects workflow.
Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision.
Your Boarding Pass
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.
5+ years of design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
Comfortable working for extended periods of time using computers and in an office environment.
Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
Ability to read and interpret 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 MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
Up to ~10 % domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer/project requirements.
Authorized to work in the US.
Physical Requirements
Onsite: minimum of 60 % of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.
Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear 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, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lb/14 kg once a month.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lb/14 kg once a month.
Pushing / pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools once a month.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer daily.
Squatting / kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice, 10 % of the time.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
Employment Type
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 third‑party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.
Commitment to Integrity
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on the categories listed above. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.
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Job Summary
As a Design Engineer you will support the airline in‑service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and be responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non‑metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions.
Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).
Meet the Team
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.
Your Working Environment
Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe.
Your Challenges
Perform simple/routine analyses to verify repair tasks.
Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and verify repair solutions with support.
Collaborate with F&D T, Design and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum solutions.
Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
Create or modify technical documents such as Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings, etc., within various Airbus computer‑based applications with high quality and efficiency.
Provide responses to simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
Understand the priorities of assignments and how this affects workflow.
Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision.
Your Boarding Pass
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.
5+ years of design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
Comfortable working for extended periods of time using computers and in an office environment.
Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
Ability to read and interpret 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 MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
Up to ~10 % domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer/project requirements.
Authorized to work in the US.
Physical Requirements
Onsite: minimum of 60 % of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.
Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear 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, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lb/14 kg once a month.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lb/14 kg once a month.
Pushing / pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools once a month.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer daily.
Squatting / kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice, 10 % of the time.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
Employment Type
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 third‑party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.
Commitment to Integrity
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on the categories listed above. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Privacy Notice
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.
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