Airbus - Senior Design Engineer
Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
Location: Wichita
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an
Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you
require assistance or an accommodation to complete your
application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com * Notice:
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal * Notice: Pay
Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) * Aviso: Transparencia en
el Pago No Discriminacio´n (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus
Commercial Aircraft is looking for a *Senior Design Engineer* to
support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft
structure and is responsible for the creation of quality repair
solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view. Duties
include performing design efforts for both metallic and
non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static
stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods
include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft
configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy
airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs). *Meet the
team:* Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex,
highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the
aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and
direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in
designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus
products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.
*Your working environment:* Located on the Wichita State University
(WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering
facility outside of Europe. *How we care for you:* * Financial
Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may
include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the
ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
* Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time,
holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. * Health &
Welfare: 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. * Individual Development:
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global
Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000
e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability,
certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to
participate in accelerated development programmes and both national
and international mobility. At Airbus, we support you to work,
connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever
possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate
innovative thinking. *Your challenges:* * Independently create high
quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for
the airlines and internal customers within given time scales.
Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into
an airworthy condition. * Review and interpret damage reports of
aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and
develop quality repair solutions. Create or modify a wide range of
difficult repair tasks autonomously. * Collaborate with F&DT,
Stress and other appropriate Airbus departments to develop optimum
design solutions for the airline customer. * Apply extensive
technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related
disciplines. * Ability to obtain Repair Approval Technical
Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Repair Solution Signatory
effectively. *Your boarding pass:* * Bachelor of Science (BS)
Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong
curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics
of materials. * Minimum nine (9) years total experience in design
with airframe structures. * Experience in composite airframe
structures. * MRO/Fleet Engineering experience; MRB Experience. *
Frequently use widely known technical principles, theories, and
concepts to solve technical problems. * Capable of working in a
dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and
collectively. * Dependable, self-motivated and accessible. * Able
to perform work activity tasks in an organized manner independently
once sufficient training has occurred. * Apply knowledge of repair
and maintenance documentation, techniques and procedures (SRM, NTM,
IPC etc.). * Capable of creating and delivering technical documents
and presentations * Strong computer background, including MS Excel
and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides,
Gmail) * Able to lead small teams technically to achieve agreed
milestones * CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience experience Physical
Requirements: * Onsite or remote: Onsite 90% * Vision: able to see
and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with
screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
* Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via
teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor
including safety warnings or alarms. * Speaking: able to speak in
conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in
communications. * Equipment Operation (personal computer,
telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and
using electronic identification card to enter building floors and
internal doors): able to operate most office and personal
electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such
as hydraulic lifts. * Carrying: able to carry documents, tools,
drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. * Lifting: able
to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to
30lbs/14kgs. * Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small
office furniture and some equipment and tools. * Sitting: able to
sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
* Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or
replace items stored on low shelving. * Standing: able to stand for
discussions in offices or on the production floor. * Travel: able
to travel independently and at short notice. * Walking (include
routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):
able to walk through office and production areas including uneven
surfaces. * 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 Americas, Inc. *Employment Type:* US - Direct Hire
*Experience Level:* Professional *Remote Type:* Flexible *Job
Family:* Structure Design & Integration Airbus provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other
legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements,
Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly
prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status,
veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of
policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless
specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be
considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment.
Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or
the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time,
with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the
right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises. This position description does not constitute a
written or implied contract of employment. 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 emsom@airbus.com .
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