Graduate - Rotor System Stress Engineer

Graduate - Rotor System Stress Engineer

Start date: October 2026

Location: Donauwörth, Germany

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world?

Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.

When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. Crucially, we place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and a comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for a dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs – and, most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.

Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.

What you will be doing

You will be on a development pathway to guide your growth into the role of Rotor system stress engineer and can expect to be involved in the following:

• Sizing and substantiation of helicopters rotor and suspension parts in static and fatigue thanks to different methodologies (analytical, simulation, FEM, tests) in order to ensure the correct safety margins and service lives of these parts thru different development or in service sustaining phases.
• Preparation, support and analysis ground and/or flight tests required for the substantiation of the parts and the loads assessment in collaboration with the lab test and flight crew department.
• Learning and improving skills in Finite element modelling (Abaqus, hypermesh, samcef…)
• Learning and understand behaviors (physical, functional) of system/component especially static and dynamic behavior of structures dedicated to rotor system parts

Your development pathway will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position.

At the end of the 2 year development program you will have developed into the position of Rotor system stress engineer.

What we look for

To be a successful applicant to the Airbus Global Graduate Program, you will need to demonstrate you have:

• A degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of mechanical behavior of helicopter rotor parts
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.

What you will need to apply

• CV
• Cover Letter

Degree required:

Educated to 5 years’ degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering

Specific experience or interests:

• mechanical part analysis
• Finite element modelling

STATEMENT

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

What is the recruitment process…

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close 30th September (don’t delay, apply today as some roles may close early due to applications received).

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.