Senior Engineer Structures
Airbus Richmond, New South Wales, Australia
About The Opportunity
We're looking for a Senior Structures Engineer to join our dynamic Airframe Structures Team in Sydney. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in providing essential structures engineering support for our military fixed-wing aircraft program. Reporting to your Team Lead and guided by your Technical Lead, you'll leverage your expertise in stress analysis to develop, approve, and help deliver safe, practical, and agile design solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer to contribute directly to the airworthiness and longevity of critical aerospace assets.
What You'll Bring
* 8+ years of hands‑on aerospace stress analysis experience covering repair or new designs, including static strength analysis, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis, and proficiency with FEM (Hyperworks/Patran) and CATIA V5.
* Practical knowledge of airframe structural principles, encompassing materials, manufacturing processes, and through‑life airframe sustainment. Awareness of commercial aspects is valuable.
* Strong understanding of continued and continuing airworthiness.
* Familiarity with applicable aviation legislation and regulations (e.g., DASR, EASA, CASA, FAA, Transport Canada) and industry best practices.
* A Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or a related discipline from a nationally accredited program, or equivalent.
* Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build lasting, collaborative relationships with colleagues and cross‑functional teams, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Why Join Our Team
* Flexible work arrangements
* Clear operational and strategic objectives with significant future commercial opportunities
* Supportive structures, systems and processes with a commitment to your development
* Strong links to the broader Airbus global community
* Values‑driven leadership focused on employee and customer experience
* Competitive salary packaging, Employee Share Ownership Plan, Employee health plans
About Us
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. With a workforce of 130,000 Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners around. Airbus Australia Pacific (AAP) is the region's largest helicopter business, employing more than 1,000 people across several locations in Australia and New Zealand.
Applicants must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre‑employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Application Closing Date
11 January 2026 – Position may close prior to close date, so don't delay apply now
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
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