Airbus

Senior Stress Engineer

Getafe Area
Full-time
Posted Oct 14, 2026

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Job description

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Structural Stress & Fatigue Specialist (Metal & Composites) has arisen within Airbus Defense and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Structural Stress Analysis Team within Airbus Defense and Space. The department is in charge of sizing, verifying, and ensuring the structural integrity and damage tolerance of aerospace components.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Structural Analysis during Design conceptual design, definition, development

and modifications phases.

•Trade off analysis for different design solutions

•Structural arrangements definition and evaluation

•Sizing of the structural components, parts and assemblies

•Support of the Mechanical System installation Design office

•Analysis of the certification requirements according to the rules and standards

•Definition of structural genera/detailed arrangements

•Selection of manufacturing technologies, materials and standards during the sizing

•Support of the design office-Definition and establishment of the

certification/qualification means of compliance

•Structural test definition, test support and assessment of results

•Participation in the development of the technological areas of engineering and manufacturing.

•Program management where different disciplines are involved.

INFLUENCE AREAS

•Engineering and Technologies: Structural and System installations design,

M&P, Weight and Balance, Flight Physics, Standardization, R&D dpt.

SKILLS REQUIRED

•University Aeronautical Engineering Degree or equivalent

•At least 5-10 years experience in Structural Analysis of airframe components

•Experience in stress tools (FEM and SW packages)

•Good knowledge of standard stress methods (e.g. HSB, Bruhn, ESDU, Roark &

Young)

•Knowledge of design principles and manufacturing processes

•Knowledge of AW requirements, preferred on military standards

•Knowledge in qualification and certification of aircraft structures as well as

global understanding of Aircraft Development processes to support transversal activities in early project phases

•Metallic and composite materials knowledge

•Structural test techniques

•Good interpersonal and communication skills

•Fluent English language.

•Experience in program management

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

•Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

•Attractive salary.

•Hybrid model of working when possible.

•Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

•Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

•On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

•Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

•Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

•Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent -------

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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