Structure Design Engineer

Job Description

Design Engineer – Airframe Structure Design Team

Company: Airbus India
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Required: 3–5 years
Department: Mechanics & Mechatronics

Education
B.E./B.Tech. or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
M.E./M.Tech. or Master’s degree is an added advantage
Professional Engineer License (or eligibility) is desirable
Experience
3–5 years in aircraft structural or vehicle architecture design
Minimum 2 years in project engineering/project coordination
Experience in commercial aircraft structural design
Experience working with manufacturing teams
Hands-on experience with:
CATIA V5
Airbus PDM/PLM
Aircraft component design
Assembly and installation
Hardware (HnF) selection
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop aircraft structural systems
Prepare engineering drawings and 3D models
Develop Design Data Sets (DDS)
Perform structural integration activities
Create aircraft modification layouts
Review installation instructions and continued airworthiness documentation
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Conduct design verification and technical analysis
Support certification and airworthiness activities
Analyze engineering changes and implement modifications
Required Technical Skills
CATIA V5
Airbus PDM/PLM
Aircraft structure design
Vehicle architecture
Electrical wiring diagram interpretation
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Aircraft Modeling Rules
Composite and metallic material knowledge
Commercial aircraft systems
Structural integration
Product lifecycle management
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Preferred Knowledge
Structural stress analysis
EMI/EMC
Lightning protection
Thermal analysis
Vibration analysis
Bird impact analysis
Aircraft performance and loads
Airworthiness and certification processes
Required Competencies
Design to Requirements
Mechanical Structure Design
Materials & Processes
Certification & Airworthiness
Tolerancing
Collaborative Design for Manufacturing
Ideal Candidate
Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer with aircraft design experience
Strong CAD and 3D modelling skills
Experience in commercial aircraft structures (e.g., A320, A350 programs)
Good analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
Benefits
Permanent role
Flexible working arrangements (hybrid where applicable)
Career growth within Airbus India
Opportunity to work on global commercial aircraft programs