Lead Static Stress Engineer
Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, providing products, services and solutions for the commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence and space sectors. Drawing on over half a century of aerospace engineering expertise, Airbus products are defined by innovation. We are developing the next generation of aircraft to be lighter, safer and more fuel-efficient, and to fly using alternative fuel sources. From the commercial aircraft and helicopters that connect and unite people around the world to the military aircraft and satellites that protect citizens and countries, Airbus products enable modern and connected life.
About the role
Technical Signatory & Certification: Act as the formal signatory for static structural deliverables, verifying compliance with CS-25, safety, airworthiness, and customer requirements. Technical Project Steering: Define, scope, and direct stress analysis packages, managing delivery across internal multidisciplinary teams, Chief Engineers, and risk-sharing suppliers. Mentorship & Capability Building: Guide and develop junior to mid-level stress engineers, cultivating robust first-principles understanding, tool proficiency, and technical decision-making. Process & Tool Transformation: Collaborate with Process, Methods & Tools (PMT) and Digitalization teams to integrate automated stress workflows, parametric scripts, and next-generation sizing tools into daily engineering practices. Cross-Functional Integration: Serve as the structural interface with Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Processes, and Flight Physics to achieve optimized, lightweight, and manufacturable designs.
What we are looking for
- leadership & delivery: a proven track record of leading technical engineering packages to agreed time, cost, and quality gates, with the confidence to challenge and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- problem-solving mindset: a proactive approach to technical resolution, with an appetite for digital innovation, automation, and continuous process improvement
- communication: proven ability to communicate clearly and translate complex analytical data into decisive, high-level summaries
Nice to have
- no worries! airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions
- how can we support you many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time
- please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request
- please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the
Benefits
Annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts, 35hr week, half day Fridays, flexible working, buy/sell holiday, personalised development plan, 10,000+ e-learning courses, international mobility, Bupa health insurance incl. assisted fertility and gender dysphoria, 24/7 online GP, mental health support, discounted health/dental/eye, cycle to work, on-site canteen
Onboarding and support
Airbus is a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any applicant with a disability or long-term condition. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the selection process - share your needs with your talent acquisition partner when invited to interview. All UK roles require BPSS and Export Control checks including a criminal record check.