Research and Technology Composite Engineer (d/f/m) (Betriebstechniker/in)

About us

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.
Job description

In order to support Airbus we are looking for a


Research and Technology Composite Engineer (d/f/m)

An open position for a Composite Engineer has arisen within the Composite Technology team for Central Manufacturing Engineering inside Airbus Aerostructures in Stade. This transnational team is maturing new technologies in R&T in order to secure, improve, and ramp up both legacy and future aircraft programs.

Your location

With its 2,500 employees, the Stade plant is a constantly growing producer of complex CFRP components. All vertical stabilizers for Airbus commercial aircraft, the A400M and various individual parts from the Airbus programs come from Stade. Even in times of industrial change, the Stade plant wants to maintain its position as market leader for complex CFRP components for the aviation industry - with a powerful strategy in the areas of processes, products and people. Stade offers you a modern working environment, combined with a high quality of life in the region and proximity to Hamburg.

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 programs (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

- To identify the needs from the customer (plants, new programs) and deliver solutions through the set-up of R&T projects in transnational context.
- To support & validate developments with Experts, Industrial and Digital Architects.
- To develop & implement improvements to Composite processes & Technologies.
- To plan and perform physical trials and developments to enable maturation and validation of processes, materials and technologies , including robust data capture and analysis.
- To collaborate with (and manage) partners such as Technological centres or suppliers for new developments

Desired skills and qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree for materials, manufacturing systems or similar
- First experience in managing trials in shopfloor environment, composite manufacturing process and project management
- Fluent English and German skills
- Highly motivated and engaged, very high attitude for working independently and open minded for new developments
- Being creative and passion for working in a transnational technical environment
- Interest to work technically on a product and a process

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.