Mechanical Satellite Systems Engineer (d/f/m), Friedrichshafen

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Tasks & accountabilities

• Responsible for the definition and specification of the mechanical subsystem
• Lead the project's mechanical discipline comprising technical management, development, verification and interfaces
• Manage the project's technical performance, cost and schedule of all work packages in the mechanical discipline
• Report to project and line management, co-operate with and advise the project team and sub-system responsible
• Represent work results to the customer
• Lead the project's mechanical design and analysis team
• Critically review project documents, proposed designs and qualification concepts
• Organize and lead project reviews and technical meetings
• Write proposals, technical specifications, budget plans and time schedules
• Contribute actively to the improvement process of the mechanical discipline

Willingness to travel non-frequently, mainly within Europe.

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.

Required skills

• Academic degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Successful completion of a satellite system development phase B/C/D as mechanical engineer
• Familiar with ESA's ECSS development approach and ECSS standards,handbooks and guidelines
• Substantial knowledge in mechanical engineering and a good basis in thermal and propulsion engineering
• Good German and fluent English skills