Design & Development Engineer – Hydraulics & Flight Control

In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as soon as possible as our new Design & Development Engineer – Hydraulics & Flight Control (m/f/d) Your mission : Design, develop and assure continuing airworthiness of Helicopter Flight Controls, Hydraulics and Actuation. At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

• Contributing to system ownership trhoughout the entire product life cycle taking into account cost, certification, manufacturing and maintainability aspects
• Codeveloping system requirements, specification of flight control kinematics, actuators, hydraulic system components and mechatronics equipment.
• Participating in the concept and detailed design of flight control, hydraulics and actuation systems and components
• Applying advanced knowledge of metallic materials, manufacturing processes, and surface treatments to the design of flight control kinematics
• Providing technical guidance in the design and sizing of hydraulic systems and components (actuators, pumps, valves, etc.)
• Facilitating assembly and integration studies, including the creation of detailed designs and manufacturing documents using CATIA V5
• Generating design and engineering documentation, as well as records for qualification and certification processes
• Supporting in Developing maintenance concepts and validating maintenance documentation
• Implementing product improvements and handle obsolescence
• Collaborating on product improvements, obsolescence management, and the continued airworthiness of the aircraft
• Cross-functional collaboration with Architects, Avionics, Autopilot, Flight Physics, Stress/Loads, Final Assembly Line (FAL), Customer Support, and Flight Test
• Managing supplier relations with German, French, and international partners regarding development, qualification, testing, series support, and flight safety maintenance

• Master’s degree or Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field of study
• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in engineering, ideally within the aerospace industry.
• experience in mechanical design and system integration is highly desirable.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in CATIA V5, as well as experience with PLM/ERP systems such as Windchill and SAP, is an advantage.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English (negotiation level) and a solid command of German.