Design Engineer

Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK /Europe LOCATION: Belfast TYPE: Full time GRADE: B07 WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working Join Airbus in Belfast as a Design Engineer and play a crucial role in developing and validating innovative solutions for complex aerospace challenges. Working within a dynamic, multifunctional team, you will pioneer the use of advanced metallic and fiber metal laminate technologies to shape the next generation of aircraft. From shaping conceptual layouts to finalizing production detail designs and directly supporting the manufacturing build, you will be at the very heart of our engineering excellence. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Ensure that designs comply with the various certification requirements. Interface with in-house departments regarding manufacturing and allied problems. Advise and assist on repairs to in-service aircraft or components. Prepare engineering change and modification proposals. Provide engineering disposition for manufacturing defects. Assist in project design decisions internally and advise on behalf of the Company within standard guidelines. Participate in trade studies and deliver outputs to appropriate quality and timescales THE PROFILE WE ARE LOOKING FOR Possess a minimum of an HNC in an engineering related subject and have a minimum of 2 years' relevant design engineering experience. Be articulate and able to communicate information clearly and concisely. Be able to work as part of a team both at Site and Group level. Knowledge and experience of metallic and composite structures Knowledge and experience of design toolsets- specifically CATIA V5. IT skills associated with engineering activities. DESIRABLE A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. Experience in supporting concessions. Wing structure knowledge. Closing date: Applications must be completed and submitted by Friday 24th July 2026 It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided to demonstrate how they meet essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes Please note that meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria. HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. #SP_TRA #LI-CG1 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 Belfast Limited Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Structure Design & Integration By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

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