At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop automated workflows for stress analysis and optimize wing designs using programming skills.
- Company: Airbus UK is a leader in aerospace innovation, focusing on digital transformation in aircraft design.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual profit share, and access to over 10,000 e-learning courses.
- Other info: Position requires UK SC Security Clearance eligibility and is office-based 60% of the time.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team driving the future of aerospace with innovative RnT projects.
- Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and experience in FEM.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 63500 £ per year.
We are seeking a Digital Wing Integrator to join our team. In this pivotal role, it is not just about applying engineering principles but about digitally transforming them to drive the future of aircraft design.
Security Clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance or subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).
Inclusion Statement: As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK offers an interview to any applicant who considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role. Airbus welcomes all applicants irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
- Proven background in stress analysis and experience applying FEM to aerospace structures (plus).
- Demonstrable experience in aerospace and DE.PA processes.
- Experience in automation and data analytics with proficiency in Python scripting (other scripting skills a plus).
- Background or keen interest in Research and Technology (RnT) projects.
- Familiarity with modern engineering process methods and tools (e.g., PLM software, requirements management systems).
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse technical teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
- Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity.
Responsibilities
- Automated Stress & Structural Analysis: develop and deploy automated workflows and scripted routines for FEM and classical stress analysis to streamline structural integrity verification and enable rapid design iterations.
- Digital Design & Multi‑Objective Optimization: leverage programming skills to automate geometry creation, integrate performance data, and optimize wing designs for maximum weight efficiency and performance.
- Data Analytics & Digital Roadmap: build and support the digital wing roadmap by automating configuration and Digital Mock‑Up processes while driving data-driven engineering solutions.
- Research & Technology (RnT) Innovation: pioneer RnT initiatives by automating complex simulations and data collection to explore new materials, manufacturing techniques, and advanced structural wing concepts.
Location and Employment Details
- Location: Site (60% of working week must be office based).
- Type: Full time.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts.
- Work/Life Balance: 35‑hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid work, option to buy/sell holiday.
- Personal Development: personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (AP+), wellbeing benefits, discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, onsite canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga/meditation.
- Family and Caregiving: life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, purpose-built maternity rooms on site.
Digital Wing Integrator employer: Airbus S.A.S.
Located in the UK, Airbus offers a flexible 35-hour work week and comprehensive health benefits including Bupa insurance. The team is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
