STRESS ENGINEER (D/F/M)

Airbus

Airbus

Donauworth, Germany

Posted on Apr 30, 2026

Job Description:

This position is part of our Safety Business Unit, which aims to enable safer, greener and more inclusive industries and transportation systems.

Task description

  • Performing static calculations and lifecycle analysis for metallic components using analytical methods and FE analysis in aeronautical environment

  • Evaluating quality reports and construction deviations to ensure structural integrity

  • Providing evidence of repairs and changes in the production process.

  • Answering customer questions and investigating occurrences or incidents from operations

  • Interfacing with international project teams and adjacent technical departments.

  • Preparation of documentation and presentation of work results to internal and external stakeholders

Required qualifications

The job requires knowledge and skills that are usually acquired through a relevant, completed degree with a standard period of study of up to 4 years in the area of ​​aeronautical engineering or mechanical engineering or comparable courses of study and related subject-specific additional qualifications or completed vocational training with a corresponding particularly extensive subject-specific additional qualification. The total required knowledge and experience may have been acquired in other ways

Skills and competences

  • Knowledge and experience in the above-mentioned areas of responsibility

  • Initial experience as a stress engineer within the aviation industry

  • Extensive proficiency in structural mechanics, specifically regarding STRENGTH and STIFFNESS of metallic structures

  • Deep knowledge in standard analytical methods (e.g., HSB, Bruhn, ESDU, Roark & Young)

  • Expert use of FE tools (Hypermesh, Optistruct, NASTRAN, ABAQUS)

  • Proven experience with structural and lifetime analysis of complex components

  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills

  • Willingness for (occasional) business trips at home and abroad (in each JR as the last point in this section)

Location

At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we support Airbus Helicopters in developing helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

Advantages at Airbus Protect

  • Mobile working and flexible working hours

  • Fair and attractive remuneration and special payments

  • 30 days' holiday and additional days off for special occasions

  • Intensive induction and expert support as part of onboarding in the form of personalized onboarding with a personal mentor

  • Excellent training opportunities and promising development prospects

  • Attractive social benefits and offers, including employer-financed pension scheme, employee share options, discounted car leasing, bike leasing, special conditions for insurance, employee benefits at cooperating companies

  • On-site facilities (depending on location) e. g. canteen and cafeteria, fitness studio, on-site kindergarten, company medical service and other health-related services

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 Protect GmbH

Contract Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis <JF-EN-EN>

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