Airbus Aircraft · 2 days ago
Airframe Structural Liaison Engineer
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAirbus is a leading aerospace company looking for an Airframe Structural Liaison Engineer to join their Engineering department in Mobile, AL. The role involves managing technical solutions for aircraft structure, ensuring compliance with design and airworthiness requirements, and providing engineering support throughout the manufacturing process.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
Responsibilities
Accountability for the given approved repair, rework and troubleshooting instruction as well as for design update solutions in front of the corresponding design/stress office and authorities (EASA/FAA)
Creation / approval / authorization (release) of technical solutions including structure justification reports for repairs / reworks or design updates. Standard repairs are approved autonomously, major repairs if required with the support of the Airbus Engineering departments (design, stress, fatigue, aerodynamics, material etc.) or other transnational MAP Engineering teams
Representing and acting on behalf of the Chief Engineering and the design offices of AIRBUS (by delegation) as well as design to build suppliers
The jobholder acts as an interface between the Chief Engineer/ Design office and the Manufacturing/ Quality assurance (Operations)
To define technical solutions during NC treatment for metallic and composite structure comprising the complete primary / secondary aircraft structure (all Airframe ATA chapters linked to structures design)
Creation, approval and monitoring of design corrective actions / improvements and preventive measures (launch of new modifications, drawing updates, design query notes) driving product improvements or non-conformity eradication
Provide engineering support to the FAL US during the complete manufacturing process from the delivery of the sections, FAL and flight Line activities, up to the aircraft ferry flight in all structure related items including engineering presentations in front of the customers (internal and external)
Creation, approval and authorization of temporary aircraft definitions (special instructions) in line with design and airworthiness requirements for testing purposes
Present technical explanations/corrective actions to the flight test department and to the customer if required (internal and external customers)
Performs other duties as assigned and adapted to the FAL requirements
Non-conformities (NC’s) are written by the Production/Quality departments or Flight Test Engineers, if they detect any deviations/damages during the assembly process, inspection or production flights
Concessions cover significant non-conformities requiring dedicated justification and corresponding engineering technical delegation
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or aircraft construction engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5 year experience in the aviation industry with preference to Airbus aircraft
Capability to train towards and obtain Design Office and Chief Engineering delegations for Commercial Aircraft
Experience in design of metallic and/or composite aircraft structure (airframe)
Experience on Airbus aircraft
Knowledge in fatigue and damage tolerance justification
Knowledge of stress calculations / justifications
Knowledge of aerospace materials and corresponding corrosion protection/prevention
Knowledge of repair design and stress principles
Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules
Knowledge of AIRBUS internal procedures, processes and tools
Experience with AIRBUS manuals (Structure Repair Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog etc.)
Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules
Knowledge of AIRBUS internal procedures, processes and tools
Demonstrated success in identifying and solving problems
Eligible for employment in the US
Willing to travel up to 10% of the time overseas and domestically within the Airbus international network, supplier and customer sites
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
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Company
Airbus Aircraft
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