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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Job description

In order to support Airframe Engineering, Airbus Operations is looking for a

Lead Static Engineer – Fuselage Primary Structure (d/f/m)

Become part of a pioneering team with a strong identity and a shared commitment to delivering best-in-class structural solutions! Join the Fuselage Structure Analysis team as a technical anchor in our newly integrated "One Fuselage" domain. As the Static Lead Engineer for Primary Structure, you will be the custodian of product knowledge, driving the static analysis for critical fuselage components across legacy and future programs.

We are looking for a pioneering engineer with a strong team spirit to help us create the future of aerospace structural excellence.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location - 2 options

Hamburg is home to the largest production site for civil aircraft. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Bremen is one of the country’s greenest cities. It offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead Technical Analysis: Technically lead the project team for static evaluations of metallic, composite, and hybrid fuselage structures using analytical methods and Finite Element Analysis.
• Oversee Structural Testing: Plan and analyze tests—from component level to full-scale—to validate calculation models with test data.
• Drive Certification: Collaborate with Design and Fatigue & Damage Tolerance teams to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.
• Support Fleet Solutions: Investigate structural failures to determine root causes and validate effective repair schemes.
• Manage Technical Deliverables: Define technical scopes, workload sizing, and lead times while ensuring high-quality output and risk mitigation.
• Strategic Reporting: Present technical findings in steering ceremonies, clarifying assumptions and interdependencies for stakeholders.
• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of industry advancements to improve internal analysis tools and methods.

In essence you plan and deliver technical outputs for your project area on Time, Cost, and Quality. You provide technical expertise and guide colleagues through complex tasks.

Desired skills and qualifications

• You hold a Master’s degree or Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent).
• You have extensive experience and deep knowledge of Structural Analysis, specifically Static Analysis for Fuselage Primary Structure.
• You are proficient in using associated processes, methods, and tools.
• You have proven experience in the technical leadership of projects.
• You enjoy working with many interfaces with different knowledge levels and cultural backgrounds adapting your communication accordingly
• You have a creative data-driven mindset and are motivated to improve the way we work and interact with the world around us (e.g. using AI and/or coding)
• You have the capabilities to interpret the environmental context and influence decision-making within the company
• Fluency in English is mandatory, German is appreciated.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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.