MAP Structures & Cargo Stress Engineer

Job Description

The job holder will be part of MAP Structure & Cargo – TADAX1, within the Stress team.

MAP Structure & Cargo is a multidisciplinary, cross‑functional and international team of highly skilled and motivated engineers involved in the complete aircraft.

Its mission is at the intersection of the Program, Industrial and Engineering domains, acting as a principal actor during the FAL Build Process, Ground Testing, Flight Testing and Delivery Process.

In this position you will have a unique opportunity to be as close as possible to the physical aircraft and deeply involved through the complete aircraft's design, build, test process, aircraft operations and delivery to the customers.

This role requires the ability to adapt to the MAP environment and to develop strong links with all Engineering, DTO, FAL, Flight Tests, Flight Line, Flight Crews, Quality, Delivery and Production teams.

Additionally, in recent years the MAP has been developing skills in Specific Design Workpackage like the Firefighter and other specific additional capabilities where you will be a key actor.

As a stress member you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in different projects from the Specific Design Workpackage to supporting Production & Flight Test activities.

MAP Structures & Cargo Main Tasks

• Provide engineering support and expertise to the manufacturing organization involved in FAL Sevilla.
• Provide engineering disposition to Concession and DQN (including Partners & Subcontractor).
• Issue Special Instructions to cover temporary design solutions or configuration changes.
• Provide engineering statement on the technical/quality logbook.
• Develop and certify new aircraft capabilities for Specific Design Workpackage.

Support to Specific Design Workpackage

• Stress analysis and validation of metallic, composite & hybrid structures using Airbus Defence & Space methods, to assess design solutions for a whole range of tasks, potentially from concept and structural development to certification and in‑service maintenance.
• Static sizing and detailed analysis of the structural components, parts and assemblies, as well as integration of systems and equipment.
• Analysis and validation at component level for static strength producing relevant strength margins or reserve factors according to validated and applicable Airbus methods & sizing processes.
• Stress analysis by means of FEM techniques (preparation, validation and assessment of results) and application of traditional stress justification methods and tools.
• Definition and establishment of certification/qualification stress documents.
• Structural test definition, support and analysis of the tests.

Support to Production & Flight Test

• Ensure safe operations of the product with respect to structural integrity and operational effectiveness.
• Liaise with and support stakeholders such as Final Assembly Line, Flight Line, Delivery Centre, Flight Test Centre, Design Office, Chief Engineers, Airworthiness Authorities and other MAP offices for daily business and for improvement projects.
• Define and deliver technical solutions in support of build, test and delivery of aircraft on non‑conformities.
• Involved in Static & FDT justifications on composite & metallic structures for NCN, concessions & special instructions following deviation from the definition & need of A/C configuration change within Flight Test Campaign.
• Develop towards getting CoC delegations and autonomy on the complete aircraft.
• Be part of various projects (NCs Eradication, CSDM, digital tools…) in close relation within project teams and stakeholders so as to continuously improve our efficiency, hence our financial and operational performances.
• Opportunities to get more familiar with flight tests activities and the creation of Special Instructions (SIs).

Requested Skills

• University Aeronautical Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in structural analysis of airframe components, metallic & composite structures.
• Knowledge of structural analysis in general and design details of airframe including tools.
• Knowledge of Airbus Tools & Methods (ISAMI, ISAMI Xpress, SRM).
• Ability to understand and perform static calculation within metallic & composites structure according to Airbus methods and sizing processes, including FEM techniques.
• Ability to provide stress analyses for the repair/acceptance of metallic & composite damaged structures.
• Ability to understand and integrate technologies in the domain of metallic & composite materials.
• Fluent English, good level of Spanish required.
• Good autonomous decision making based on technical experience is essential.
• Strong team‑working skills and a proven ability to work in a multicultural environment are required to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

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.