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Form of workStructures Engineer (Aero)
Sydney and Brisbane
About the role
Due to expanding business we have multiple roles currently for junior and experienced aerospace structures engineers to join our teams based in Sydney (Richmond) and Brisbane. As a member of the Airframe Structures team, these positions are responsible for providing airframe structures engineering sustainment support to both local and international military and civil customers, working on multiple aircraft platforms. In these roles, you'll use your existing skills and knowledge to develop and manage engineering tasks, including but not limited to advice, investigations, repairs, structural integrity reporting and modifications.
About you
To be successful in this role, it is a requirement to be able to work in a team environment, have well developed relationship skills as well as good verbal and written skills. You will need to be someone who is able to work autonomously and to tight deadlines and work comfortably in a continuous improvement work environment. The skills and experience best suited to this role:
- Professional experience working in an aviation commercial or military field as a practicing Engineer with 3+ years relevant experience
- Knowledge of airframe structural principles including, structural analysis methods, materials and manufacturing processes, and through-life airframe sustainment, with an awareness of the commercial aspects
- Demonstrated structural analysis skills including: ‘hand stressing' skills; repair / sustainment knowledge; practical FEM analysis ability (HyperWorks, Nastran)
- Fatigue and damage tolerance skills will be highly regarded
- Experience in the area of Aircraft Structural Integrity (ASI) in the Defence context and/or composite repairs will be highly regarded
- Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (e.g. DASR, EASA, CASA, Transport Canada, etc.), standards and best practices
- Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build long-lasting, collaborative relationships with peers and interdependent functions; and manage conflicting priorities within a matrix organisation
What's on offer?
Airbus is a global platform for excellence, with network expertise providing our people with the opportunity to be a part of rapidly advancing innovations in engineering and technology to accomplish the extraordinary; making the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. We have dedicated resources to deliver:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Clear operational and strategic objectives with significant future commercial opportunities
- Supportive structures, systems and processes with a commitment to your development
- Strong links to the broader Airbus global community
- Values driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience
- Competitive salary packaging, Employee Share Ownership Plan, Employee health plans
About Us
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. With a workforce of 130,000 Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners around. Airbus Australia Pacific (AAP) is the region's largest helicopter business, employing more than 1000 people across 17 locations in Australia and New Zealand. With the largest market share in civilian and military helicopters, the company supports more than 500 Airbus Helicopters and is well recognised as a leading Through-Life-Support provider in military fixed wing and helicopter platforms.
Diversity
At Airbus, we strive to empower our people to learn, grow and develop in the way they know best. Airbus is an inclusive workplace where we celebrate diversity and use the strength of our people to create an environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. At Airbus, our diversity is what helps to Make It Fly. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Application Closing Date: 24 April 2022
Please note: Position may close prior to close date so don't delay apply now!
