Transmission System Stress Engineer

1w1 week ago

Airbus

Marignane, FR · Full-time · €60,000 – €85,000

About this role

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Transmission System Stress Engineer to join the Design Office based in Marignane, France. Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters. In the world of vertical flight, some components simply cannot fail.

As part of the Transmission System Engineering team, you are the guardian of "Catastrophic Failure" components. From the H160 to the record-breaking Racer, you will be the technical authority ensuring our dynamic systems withstand the most extreme flight envelopes. You don’t just run numbers; you validate through tests.

Define and follow-up on flight tests or laboratory tests to correlate your Samcef models. Act as the voice of Airbus Helicopters defending substantiation documents to international aviation authorities. Help evolve calculation methods for the next generation of rotorcraft.

The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high-tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly working environment. Live a unique professional experience at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters. Our Airbus Values, inclusion and diversity foster innovation.

Requirements

Educated to 5 years’ degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering
5 years in mechanical part analysis (Metallic materials, RDM, Static & Fatigue)
Proven experience with FEM (Samcef)
Static and fatigue analysis
Advanced French and English
Autonomy, Team spirit, Rigour
Mechanical Mindset rather than just a software operator

Responsibilities

Serve as technical authority ensuring dynamic systems withstand extreme flight envelopes
Define and follow-up on flight tests or laboratory tests to correlate Samcef models
Defend substantiation documents to international aviation authorities
Evolve calculation methods for next generation of rotorcraft
Perform static and fatigue analysis on transmission system components
Validate stress analysis beyond simulations using FEM tools like Samcef

Benefits

Airbus Values: Six essential values form the core of our company, defined for employees by employees
Inclusion and diversity: Foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment where everyone's diversity is valued
Compensation package including salaries, bonuses, profit-sharing, participation, and preferred share ownership plan