Airbus
Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense
Mechanical System Installation Engineer
About the job
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is required.
- At least 5 years of overall experience, including at least 3 years of Mechanical, Hydro-Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Component Design experience, is required.
- Experience with conceptualization according to design requirements is required.
- Experience with detail design, including basic design calculations, material and protective process selection, and creation of component, assembly, and installation drawings, is required.
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Testing is required.
- Experience designing for various environmental conditions is required.
- Experience with Validation and Verification Planning is required.
- Exposure to the product development life cycle, including design, development, qualification, testing, and release, is required.
- Exposure to configuration and change management is required.
- Exposure to the design review process is required.
- Proficiency in at least one Computer-Aided Design tool is required.
- Good communication and multiple-stakeholder management skills are required.
- Evaluate supplier modification proposals for landing gear modifications.
- Interact with multiple stakeholders to identify and develop modification statements of work.
- Develop and deploy project plans for identified statements of work.
- Work with suppliers to define verification and validation criteria.
- Review supplier engineering documentation for modifications, including design, justification, qualification, certification, and maintenance documents.
- Assist signatories in reviewing engineering documentation and support the release process.
- Follow up continuously with stakeholders to ensure adherence to planned timelines.
- Manage technical and schedule risks.
- Develop engineering documentation needed for certification.
- Deliver quality, team, and project goals and objectives.
- Exposure to Airbus projects, including landing gear projects, is advantageous.
- Experience with requirement development and decomposition is desirable.
- Exposure to system and Line Replaceable Unit design is desirable.
- Exposure to the New Product Introduction process is desirable.
- Exposure to performance and/or structural analysis is desirable.
- Exposure to Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis is desirable.
- Exposure to engineering quality management is desirable.
- Strong experience with CATIA V5 for creating and validating 3D models is desirable.
- Exposure to 3DEXPERIENCE is advantageous.
- Understanding of DMU and navigation of product structures is desirable.
- Knowledge of aircraft build processes and a basic understanding of aircraft systems is desirable.
- Experience handling Product Data Management and Virtual Product Management tools and linking CAD models with design-in-context environments is desirable.
- Project management skills to drive performance key performance indicators and improvements proactively are desirable.
- Understanding of aircraft functions, operations, and processes is desirable.
- Awareness of Airbus processes and methods is advantageous.
- Experience working with cross-functional or multifunctional teams across the globe is desirable.
- Project management experience is advantageous.
- Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment is desirable.
- Ability to build and maintain long-term stakeholder relationships is desirable.
- Adaptability and flexibility are desirable.
- Risk and assumption management experience is desirable.
- Experience with CATIA V5 is desirable.
- Experience with finite element analysis tools is desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project, is desirable.
About the company
Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Airbus raised H1 2026 revenue 12% to €33.2 billion and doubled net profit.
- Airbus maintained 2026 guidance at about 870 deliveries and €7.5 billion EBIT.
- Defence and Space EBIT jumped 84% in H1 2026, strengthening margins and diversification.
What critics are saying
- Spanish unions struck Airbus plants in August 2026, exposing fragile labor relations and morale.
- Boeing's challenge to Airbus's €3 billion EIB loan threatens R&D funding through 2030.
- Pratt & Whitney engine shortages already cut deliveries; another supplier shock would crush 2026 guidance.
What makes Airbus unique
- Airbus's 9,222-jet backlog gives it unmatched visibility into production through 2035.
- Qantas chose Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise, reinforcing long-range engineering leadership.
- Airbus and MTU's hydrogen fuel-cell venture targets next-generation propulsion, not incremental tweaks.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
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Airbus has postponed its plan to reduce remote working after strikes by Spanish unions, Reuters reports. The aerospace manufacturer will allow employees to continue working from home an average of two days per week, shelving indefinitely a push to limit remote work to one day. Chief Executive Guillaume Faury had sought to require white-collar staff on-site four days weekly by September, citing the need for knowledge transfer. Spanish unions said roughly 40% of Airbus's 14,000 Spanish employees have walked out over remote work policies, transport, leave and wages. An Airbus spokesperson said the company would implement the transition "more gradually" based on employee feedback. French unions estimate a quarter to a third of Airbus's workforce has been hired in the past three years. Aircraft production has not been affected by the disruptions.
The European Investment Bank's €3 billion loan to Airbus has sparked a dispute between Boeing and the EU. Boeing has asked the US government to challenge the loan package, which will fund aircraft research and development through 2030. The first tranche of €1 billion has already been signed. Boeing claims the loan — the EIB's largest ever corporate financing — may violate a 2021 truce agreement between the rivals. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said his office is examining the loan and has raised concerns with EU officials. The EIB and Airbus both maintain the loan operates on standard market terms. Airbus CFO Thomas Toepfer stated the financing was secured completely on market conditions.
Airbus reported second-quarter revenue of €20.5 billion, up 28% year-on-year, with adjusted EBIT climbing 54% to €2.43 billion. Net income rose 126% to €1.66 billion. The commercial aircraft division saw revenue increase 37% to €15.4 billion, whilst reported EBIT surged 150% to €1.95 billion. Airbus Defence and Space revenue grew 10% to €3.48 billion, with reported EBIT more than doubling to €408 million. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said strong deliveries reflected steady execution as the company ramps up production. Airbus maintained its forecast of approximately 870 commercial aircraft deliveries for 2026. The Toulouse-based manufacturer delivered 351 aircraft in the first half, having faced engine supply constraints and parts shortages earlier in the year.
Airbus reported first-half revenue of €33.2 billion, up 12% year-on-year, driven by a rebound in commercial aircraft deliveries. Second-quarter adjusted EBIT rose 54% to €2.43 billion, beating analyst expectations of €2.19 billion. Net profit more than doubled to €1.66 billion from €732 million. The company delivered 351 commercial aircraft in the first six months, up from 306 in H1 2025. Its defence and space segment posted an 84% increase in adjusted EBIT to €487 million. Airbus maintained its full-year guidance of around 870 aircraft deliveries and adjusted EBIT of approximately €7.5 billion. The strong second quarter marks a turnaround after first-quarter profit fell 52% amid supply constraints from engine maker Pratt & Whitney.