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Derivatives Airframe Mech Sys Senior Design Engineer r (Military Derivatives)

Airbus


Job Location:

Getafe - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

A permanent job opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Systems Integration & Design Engineer within Airbus Defence & Space to be based on Getafe site in Spain. The successful candidate will join the Mechanical Systems Installation department at the Airbus Derivatives area and will be integrated into a multidisciplinary team covering the integration of Derivatives mechanical systems for a military program. The Mechanical System Installation team stands for Quality & Improvement related to Fuel Hydraulic Environmental Control System Equipment integration on aircraft among others.

It is a dynamic area leading digital product innovation and LEAN Design team working with an AGILE mindset adding value within Mechanical systems requirements integration and trouble shooting issues in production and in service.

Come and boost your career with us:
Opportunities to work directly on live Aircraft and Digital Mock-up
Opportunities to develop cross-product knowledge (Multiple Platforms)
Opportunities to develop cross-skill knowledge (Multiple Systems & Structures)
Opportunities to develop cross-functional knowledge (Multiple Requirements)
Opportunities in technological activities (Demos Design of Incremental Developments)


The Position is aiming to support on the development for military programs and will be integrated in the multidisciplinary team of Mechanical System Installation Design

The main activities of a Mechanical System integration & Design Engineer are related with delivering technical solutions in support of building test and delivery aircraft:
Mechanical Systems definition from System Architecture
Mechanical Components Specification for purchasing
Mechanical Parts Documentation for Manufacturing
Mechanical Systems Installation Documentation for assembling

Support various stakeholders with technical knowledge (e.g. supply chain and office quality purchasing manufacturing engineering production and assembly M&P stress analysis Chief Engineer Architecture and Integration Airworthiness and Certification).



Associated competencies to main activities are:
Systems requirement challenging
Criteria for systems segregation
Definition of systems component position
Components selection specification and practical application
Selection of Manufacturing Technologies
Assembly and Maintainability instructions
Production and Service Support concurring
Documents revision & edition
KPI Generation Documentation Plan & Status Report
Design Manual and Design Principles contributing
Design & Product improvement activities
Support cross-program configuration control and cross-functional procedures

Design and Validation of mechanical system installation components and assemblies that are optimized in terms of weight cost performance production/assembly requirements while highest safety of the product is assured using appropriate design tools.


We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

  • Educated in an Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
  • Over 7 years of experience in Engineering in a Design/Airframe Department.
  • Knowledge in MSIdesign including CATIA V5knowledge.
  • Professional experience as Engineer / Designer on Fluid Systems Installations (hydraulic fuel pneumatics etc) and Equipment installations (sensor &antennas lights and cameras cockpit installations etc.)
  • High adaptability to work on new topics new business and in a network mode.
  • Advanced level in English(Spanish as mother tongue)
  • French would be an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to propose new ideas.

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.

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:

System Installation

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Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to.

At Airbus we support you to work connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.


Required Experience:

Senior IC