Development Engineer Airframe (F/M)

**Job Description:** At our *Airbus Helicopters *site in *Marignane* we are looking for a *Development Engineer Airframe (f/m/d)* within our "Airframe Design Engineering" team for the department "Airframe Design New Platforms". This department is responsible for the development of helicopter structures of all new programs and demonstrators. *Tasks & accountabilities * Your responsibilities will be related to the new development projects. Your activities will be linked to different phases of the development:

• Preliminary design of the new helicopter structure, with subassemblies and single parts.
• Drawing set for the first prototypes, test rigs and test parts, all the way to the serial drawings
• Support to Industrialization
• Support the flying prototypes and determine retrofit solutions
• Schedule and follow-up of certification activities up to the Type Certificate.

This position gives you the rare opportunity to take part in all these phases for a new helicopter in an international environment. Your perimeter will include the following technical topics, among others:

• Development and design of single parts and subassemblies for prototypes, pre-serial and serial Helicopter Primary Structures.
• Design of complex composite, milled and sheet metal formed parts.
• Creation of CAD models, drawings and bill of materials including release process.
• Definition of manufacturing processes together with manufacturing, tooling design and quality including support of industrialization.
• Selection of suitable materials and material combinations.
• Compliance with the planned dates, costs and quality.
• Cross-departmental cooperation with other helicopter systems.
• Requires skills*

The ideal candidate will have many of the following attributes, some of which can be acquired on the job:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of composite materials and metallic lightweight materials
• Helicopter and helicopter technology knowledge.
• Very good analytical and conceptual competence.
• High level of flexibility, team spirit and autonomy.
• Experience with Catia V5, VPM and SAP.
• Confident handling of MS Office/Google Workspace
• French and English: negotiation level
• German is advantageous
• Your working environment:*

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities. How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

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. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you! This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 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. ****Company:**** Airbus Helicopters SAS *Employment Type:* Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe F11 *Experience Level:* Professional *Job Family:* Structure Design & Integration 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. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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. 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.