Engineer - Design & Integration
Blenheim
Are you passionate about aviation design and engineering? Do you have a strong background in Equipment Design and integration? Join our dynamic Design & Integration Team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge design solutions for military and commercial programs.
As a Design & Integration Engineer you will be responsible for developing innovative design solutions for airframe equipment and overseeing associated equipment integration activities. Your work will align with customer, regulatory, and Airbus Australia Pacific (AAP) requirements, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver design solutions using a systems engineering design philosophy, in line with your Engineering Authority.
• Create, review, approve, and manage engineering tasks, including providing advice, repairs, and modifications within your authorized scope.
• Develop and approve engineering advice and instructions for continued airworthiness, in accordance with your delegated Engineering Authority.
• Maintain accurate data files, engineering records, and electronic databases to report and record engineering decisions.
• Comply with relevant quality and engineering plans, processes, and procedures, including Quality Management System and Engineering Management System.
• Actively participate in improving the Engineering Management System and the functional discipline within Airbus.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline from a nationally accredited program or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain DE2 level of Engineering Authority within Design Engineering.
• Fundamental knowledge and application of Catia V5 (or similar) for part, assembly, and drawing creation.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a design engineer in the aviation industry.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations (e.g., DASR, CAANZ, CASA), standards, and best practices in your field of expertise.
• Capacity for self-directed task management in a high workload environment and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships and manage conflicting priorities within a matrix organization.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles and ability to develop system requirements specifications.

Skills and Abilities:

• High degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to perform complex analysis with minimal assistance.
• Capacity for self-directed task management in a high workload environment and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships and manage conflicting priorities within a matrix organization.
• Confident communicator with the ability to convey messages clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to junior professionals or technicians.

About us
Airbus New Zealand is a leading aeronautical business employing people across multiple sites in Australia and New Zealand.
At Airbus our people are the source of our strength. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place in the air and on the ground. We celebrate diversity of thought and we are committed to fostering a culture where our people are supported, our teams have the space and tools to be creative and have the courage to challenge the norm.
Why us
We seek to inspire our people to grow, so you have the right mindset, behaviours and skills to thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focussed on your personal development through classroom and online learning.
We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility that allows you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program.
Supporting Diversity
At Airbus, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Diversity is key to our ability to work cohesively as a team regardless of age, disability, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity and sexual orientation.
Airbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
If it sounds like a role for you apply now!
Applications close 17 September 2024