Structural Health Monitoring Project Engineer (d/f/m)

Structural Health Monitoring Project Engineer (d/f/m)

In order to support the Engineering Military Aircraft – Airframe – Structural Integrity & SHM team, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Structural Health Monitoring Project Engineer. The SHM team is responsible for monitoring the structural integrity of the German EUROFIGHTER fleet, assessing exceeded design limits in the national and international contexts, and recommending measures to restore airworthiness after design‑critical incidents.

In this role, you will be responsible for the inspection and correction of components of the German EUROFIGHTER fleet that require monitoring. The data analysis software is defined by Team SHM and implemented with the help of suppliers. The position can also be filled with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

Manching, about an hour’s drive north of Munich, is an up‑and‑coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work‑life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part‑time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group‑wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On‑site company doctor; comprehensive health programmes (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• You will be in charge of engineering work packages and manage internal projects.
• You will lead the software development of SHM data analysis tools for Airbus. The developments are carried out taking into account the following factors: Safety, quality, system performance, costs, environment, operational and industrial requirements.
• You will manage the contributions of suppliers.
• You will lead the qualification of software developments and support their certification.
• You will evaluate flight data in respect of the durability of structures.
• You will coordinate and manage the evaluation of design critical events to support continuous airworthiness.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering
• Several years of project management experience
• Experience in software design and software development
• Experience in system engineering
• Airworthiness and certification knowledge
• Innovative thinking
• Strong team player, independent, proactive approach and high quality awareness
• Fluent in German and English

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 GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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