Senior 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
Structural Integrity & Authorisation: Lead the resolution of complex static stress challenges, acting as an approval signatory and progressing toward full structural authorisation for critical wing deliverables. Certification & Methodology: Define, validate, and revise the core assumptions, sizing rules, and analytical methods used to certify Outer Wing structures to CS-25 airworthiness standards. Regulatory & Technical Liaison: Serve as a primary technical focal point representing Wing Engineering to Technical Authorities, Chief Engineering, and Airworthiness Bodies (such as EASA). Cross-Disciplinary Innovation: Introduce advanced engineering solutions, best practices, and modern ways of working drawn from aerospace, adjacent high-tech industries, or cutting-edge research environments. Strategic Product Direction: Shape wing product strategy from a static analysis perspective, identifying and deploying digital process improvements, automated sizing tools, and structural weight-saving opportunities. Technical Mentorship: Drive the technical capability of the team by coaching engineers in both first-principles stress analysis and technical decision-making.
What we are looking for
- methods & toolsets: detailed working knowledge of static stress methods and tools (including isami, giseh, and nastran/hyperworks), backed by solid classical hand-calculation fundamentals
- leadership & delivery: proven experience steering engineering work packages to cost, quality, and schedule milestones while championing creative problem-solving and innovation
- stakeholder influence: skilled at navigating complex, multi-functional stakeholder networks to align technical airworthiness requirements with customer and programme expectations
- communication: strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical data clearly for decision-making and reviews
- how we can support you many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time
Nice to have
- no worries! airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions
- how we can 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.