Job Description:

A Powerplant Engineer is required to work in the design, development and implementation activities of the power plant for a major aircraft project. He / she will integrate in a multidisciplinary team supporting the development of a turbo-propeller aircraft.

Main tasks in this position are:

To integrate the engine, propeller, and rest of the systems (cowling, intake, exhaust, ventilation, heat management, mounting, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, starting, control and monitorisation, accessories, lubrication, fuel, drain…) into the Powerplant and within the aircraft.

To ensure that the powerplant integration adequately includes all the aircraft requirements (aircraft technical specification, certification, qualification, safety…)

To support in the definition of the adequate means of substantiation of the powerplant integration (analysis, testing, safety analyses, drawings, inspections…) and perform the resulting tasks.

To co-ordinate between the powerplant group and the rest of the aircraft disciplines (aerodynamics, flight physics, structures, design, systems, testing, certification and qualification…) to rationalise its integration in the aircraft

To propose, discuss and agree the physical and functional interfaces of the Powerplant internally and the rest of the aircraft.

To ensure proper development and documentation of the integration activities

To provide advice of the implications and technical risks associated to the powerplant integration process.

To participate in the powerplant integration related technical audits

To analyse the powerplant development, certification and qualification tests, as necessary, for evaluation of the integration and definition of modifications if needed

To analyse in-service anomalies, incidents and accidents related to the Powerplant, providing the necessary support for Continuous Airworthiness of in-service aircraft fleets.

To analyse the potential customer requests and their impact in the Powerplant: compliance / non compliance and, if necessary, the corresponding modifications

To define and coordinate the integration of applicable Powerplant modifications resulting from either in service anomalies or new customer requirements. These activities shall meet the aforementioned Powerplant requirements for new aircraft developments, such as the Validation and Verification of the design modifications against requirements, interface and coordination with other aircraft systems and disciplines, adequate documentation, etc.

Applicants will have:

Aeronautical Engineer or equivalent (Master or similar)

Experience in Powerplant Integration activities is desirable covering, at least partially, one aircraft development cycle, preferably in turboprops. Experience in similar or related activities can be accepted as an alternative.

Knowledge of the integration tools needed, as defined above, for Powerplant integration.

English as working language: fluent in writing and conversation

Which benefits will you have as AIRBUS employee?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.
• Airbus Internship will be a plus

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 SAU:

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Powerplant and Propulsion:

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