Structure Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description – Design Engineer, Airframe Structure Design

Company: Airbus India Private Limited
Job Title: Design Engineer – Airframe Structure Design
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Mechanics & Mechatronics

Job Overview

Airbus India is looking for a Design Engineer to join its Airframe Structure Design Team in Bangalore.

The role involves airframe structure design, vehicle architecture, structural integration, product structure/DMU management, and design data set management across multiple ATA areas and aircraft programs, primarily A320 and A350.

The engineer will be responsible for designing and integrating aircraft structural components and installations using both metallic and composite materials, while ensuring compliance with customer requirements, airworthiness standards and Airbus engineering processes.

Key Responsibilities
Vehicle Structure Architecture & Design
Define aircraft structure architecture and functional solutions based on engineering requirements.
Design, integrate and approve structural solutions and Design Data Sets (DDS).
Prepare and review technical documentation required for structure architecture and product definition.
Define and approve verification methods including:
Analysis
Testing
Function Hazard Analysis
EMI/EMC
Environmental analysis
Vibration analysis
Thermal analysis
Develop verification programs and provide results to the Airworthiness team.
Perform technical design analysis of third-party STCs.
Assess change impacts on legacy products and implement appropriate design solutions.
Structural Integration
Design and review engineering drawings and technical documentation for equipment integration.
Develop aircraft modification layouts and aircraft configurations.
Create 3D models, assemblies and installations using CATIA V5.
Design sheet-metal, metallic and composite components.
Review wiring diagrams, wire routing and aircraft structural interfaces.
Consider ESI/MSI, separation, maintainability and installation requirements.
Design and review aircraft structural modifications involving:
Doors
Windows
Frames
Cameras
Lighting
Hoists
Cargo hooks
Floats
Other external-load equipment
Review Installation Instructions and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
Provide technical liaison support to internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, manufacturing, quality, planning and industry partners.
Product Structure & DMU Management
Manage and coordinate SA/WB product structure DMU activities.
Work with:
SAM
GAM
SSCI
Product Integration
Ensure quality and proper management of multi-ATA aircraft structure Design Data Sets.
Participate in improvement projects related to aircraft structure and product data management.
Educational Qualification

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Similar engineering discipline

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Professional Engineer’s License or eligibility
Experience Required
3–5 years of dedicated experience in:
Aircraft structural design, or
Vehicle architecture
Minimum 2 years of experience in project engineering/project coordination.
Experience working with manufacturing environments and requirements.
Experience in commercial aircraft structural design is preferred.
Technical Skills
Mandatory / Key Skills
CATIA V5
Airbus PDM/PLM
Aircraft structural design
Vehicle architecture
System integration
Product component design
Assembly and installation design
HnF selection
Aircraft modelling
Electrical Wiring Diagrams
Tolerancing
Design principles
RSDP and Aircraft Modelling Rules
Aircraft & Structural Knowledge
Commercial aircraft fuselage and airframe design
Doors, canopies, cowling and structural components
Inboard and outboard aircraft systems
Aircraft performance and loads
Structural aeronautical design constraints
Metallic and composite materials
Material characteristics and mechanical properties
Manufacturing processes
Structural load/stress analysis – advantageous
Verification & Certification Knowledge

Knowledge of engineering verification methods including:

D2C
Fail-safe
Vibration
Lightning strike
Bird impact
Thermal analysis
Airworthiness and certification requirements
Required Competencies
Competency Level
Development of Sub-system/Equipment/Component/Modification Level 2 – Autonomous
Design to Requirements Level 2 – Autonomous
Tolerancing Level 2 – Autonomous
Collaborative Design for Manufacturing Level 2 – Autonomous
Certification, Qualification & Airworthiness Level 2 – Autonomous
Materials & Processes Level 2 – Autonomous
Mechanics / Structures Level 2 – Autonomous
Key Personal Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Accurate, clear and timely execution of engineering activities.
Ability to work independently as well as within cross-functional teams.
Strong initiative and ownership.
Ability to understand and follow engineering and company procedures.
Ability to consider long-term strategic objectives while making day-to-day engineering decisions.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to quality, compliance and engineering integrity.
Aircraft Programs

The position primarily supports Airbus aircraft programs including:

A320
A350

with responsibilities covering aircraft structure, architecture, integration and modification activities.

Employment Details
Company: Airbus India Private Limited
Location: Bangalore
Employment: Permanent
Experience: 3–5 years
Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Aerospace or related field
Industry: Aerospace / Aircraft Manufacturing
Job Family: Mechanics & Mechatronics
Experience Level: Professional