Nacelle Stress Integration Lead F/M

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Stress Leader to manage and coordinate stress analysis activities for the nacelle components.

This role involves ensuring the structural integrity of designs, and contributing to the successful development and certification of the nacelle airframe.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute stress analysis strategies for nacelle components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations and internal standards, while understanding and adapting to Nacelle Manufacturer practices.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of stress reports, justifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with integration team and other engineering disciplines to integrate stress analysis results into the overall product development lifecycle.
• Represent the stress team in technical reviews, design gates, and certification meetings with relevant authorities and customers.
• Identify and mitigate potential structural risks, proposing innovative solutions and improvements to nacelle design.
• Manage workload, resources, and schedules for stress activities within your Working Group to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices in all stress engineering activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of stress analysis methodologies, tools, and processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure proper approval, authorization, and delivery of technical documents in compliance with Design Organization Approval (DOA) standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and capabilities by providing structured feedback based on ongoing operational activities.
• Maintain accountability for knowledge capitalization and lesson-learned capture within the assigned scope.
• Lead assigned activities with a detail-oriented approach, including:

a) Supporting the department in balancing workload/workforce and achieving make-or-buy ratio targets.

b) Contributing to the growth and development of the Stress Engineering network while actively driving transformation initiatives.

What You Bring

• Master's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in stress analysis of aircraft structures, with significant experience in nacelle components.
• Willingness to develop in the stress engineer path.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of metallic and composite material behavior and associated stress analysis techniques (FEA, hand calculations).
• Familiarity with airworthiness regulations (EASA, FAA) and certification processes.
• Strong understanding of aircraft design, manufacturing processes, and structural testing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international team environment.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to technically negotiate with Stakeholders, to give meaning and adapt accordingly.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to developing, certifying, and maintaining the airworthiness of commercial and cargo aircraft.
• Career Opportunities: Access tailored mentorship programs, continuous upskilling, and global career opportunities.
• Join a great team: Become integral part of a highly energetic and dynamic team, serving a greater, meaningful purpose and enjoying work.

Not a 100% match? If you bring solid fundamentals in airframe stress and a strong drive to learn, we encourage you to apply!

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 Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o.

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

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

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