Payload Product Lead Engineer

Responsibilities

• Act as the AIT thermo-mechanical project focal point, providing technical leadership and expertise for payload products
• Define and consolidate the build process to ensure a consistent and optimized workflow for the shopfloor
• Perform final tolerance stack-up analysis and manage product structures (As-Planned)
• Manage AIT documentation, including BOM preparation (As-Prepared), routing preparation, and technical instructions
• Provide technical shopfloor support to resolve blocking actions, manage non-conformances, and ensure schedule adherence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Thermal, Antennas, Project Management, and Supply Chain
• Support supplier industrialization through technical management of work packages and bids
• Mentor apprentices and new team members to foster technical talent

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience within the space industry
• Expertise in AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test) thermo-mechanical processes
• Experience in technical leadership roles
• Proficiency in build process definition and industrial product definition
• Strong skills in tolerance stack-up analysis and BOM preparation

About the Company

Airbus Defence and Space is a global leader in the space industry, providing technologically advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. We pioneer sustainable aerospace to create a safe and united world through constant innovation and excellence.