Landing Gear Engineer - System & Structrue Design
Job Description:
An opportunity for a Landing Gear Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid).
The selected candidate will join the Landing Gear Design Office Team within the Military Air Systems Engineering organization.
Our multidisciplinary and multicultural team is responsible for the end-to-end engineering life cycle of landing gear systems across military platforms. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the A-400M Program, taking ownership of complex system architectures and structural designs. You will face key technical challenges in qualification, certification, and in-service support, ensuring our products meet the highest safety, operational, and industrial performance standards.
Responsibilities
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
Design and specify Landing Gear systems, subsystems, components, and structural architectures according to safety, quality, cost, and operational requirements.
Perform load, stress, and risk analyses to qualify and certify Landing Gear modules throughout the system lifecycle.
Drive system integration and V&V (Verification & Validation) processes, ensuring full alignment with A-400M program configuration and safety standards.
Manage continued airworthiness and deliver technical risk and safety assessments for critical operational challenges.
Provide expert engineering support to MAP (Mise Au Point), Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and customer support functions.
Lead technical interactions with suppliers and internal stakeholders, anticipating program needs and resolving critical challenges.
Skills
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to meeting you:
Education: Aeronautical Engineering Degree or a related engineering discipline.
Experience:
At least 10 years of experience in the Aeronautical and Military industries.
At least 5 years of experience in the A-400M Program.
At least 5 years of experience within a Landing Gear Design Office (DO).
Technical Knowledge & Tools:
Deep expertise in Landing Gear systems design, load/stress analysis, specification generation, and certification.
Practical knowledge of A-400M configuration, continued airworthiness, and MAP support.
Proficiency in program-specific tools: CATIA V5, ICC/APS, DMS, SMART, and AIRNAV.
Soft Skills & Abilities:
Strong leadership, problem-solving mindset, and supplier management capabilities.
High proactivity, empathy, perseverance, integrity, and adaptability.
Natural ability to work in a multinational, multidisciplinary, and networking environment.
Languages: Advanced / Fluent level in English.
Which Benefits Will You Have as an Airbus Employee?
At Airbus, we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
Time off: Vacation days plus additional days off throughout the year.
Compensation: Attractive salary package.
Flexibility: Hybrid model of working (where applicable).
Mobility: Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
Health & Financial Care: Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On-site Facilities: Free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office.
CSR: Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Growth: Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Perks: Option to access special rates on products & services.
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 Defence and Space SAUEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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