Structures Design Integrator (Senior Level)

Job summary

Lead the design and integration of metallic and composite airframe structures, including structural concepts, CAD models, drawings, interfaces, and manufacturing definition. Coordinate cross-functional design decisions, support certification and operational issue resolution, manage engineering changes, and mentor engineers.

Job details

Job Title: Senior Structures Design Integration Engineer Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Structures Design Integration Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership for complex airframe design and major aircraft development programs or sustaining initiatives. In this role, you will drive airframe structural design across metallic and composite primary and secondary structures—from initial configuration and trade studies through detail design, manufacturing integration, and airworthiness certification. Acting as a technical subject matter expert, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams to optimize structural efficiency, load paths, weight, cost, and maintainability. Key Responsibilities Structural Design & Technical Definition: Develop, evaluate, and approve structural concepts, 3D CAD models, structural layouts, assembly/installation drawings, and detail drawings across major airframe zones. Define metallic and composite structural parts, joint architectures, structural interfaces, fastening strategies, and GD&T in full alignment with structural requirements. Apply advanced structural design practices to optimize load path distribution, weight efficiency, manufacturing producibility, and in-service inspectability/maintainability. Technical Integration & Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead spatial interface integration, multi-variable trade studies, and physical clash resolution across structural, mechanical, and electrical boundaries. Coordinate structural definition across stress analysis, materials & processes (M&P), systems installation, aerodynamics, interiors, quality, and manufacturing engineering. Present structural design maturity, key trade-offs, and risk mitigations in formal enterprise and customer design reviews. Design Maturity, Certification & Operations Support: Provide fully traceable design packages, technical rationales, and substantiation documentation to support formal airworthiness certification (FAA/EASA). Lead root-cause analysis (RCCA) for complex non-conformances, supplier issues, flight test anomalies, or in-service fleet defects, authorizing binding corrective design actions. Manage engineering changes, conduct technical/cost/schedule impact assessments, and maintain strict configuration control within the PLM environment. Senior Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead complex, multi-zone structural design packages, establishing clear technical direction and architectural approaches. Review and approve significant engineering solutions within delegated authority. Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, influence cross-functional decisions without direct authority, and continuously advance internal engineering standards, methods, and digital practices. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural, or a related engineering discipline. Experience: Typically 10–15+ years of relevant aerospace engineering experience with a recognized emphasis on 3D airframe structural design and integration. Technical Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of aircraft structural design, metallic and composite joint mechanics, fasteners, GD&T, and aerospace materials/processes. Comprehensive understanding of airframe manufacturing methods, structural assembly sequences, inspection criteria, and airworthiness certification fundamentals. Strong familiarity with configuration management, weight optimization, and product lifecycle management. Tools & Systems: Proficiency in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Generative Shape Design, Assembly Design) and ENOVIA; experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter is a strong asset. Expertise in PLM environments, product definition, and engineering change management. Leadership & Behavioral Competencies: Exceptional written and verbal technical communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to guide technical decisions, resolve complex multi-disciplinary conflicts, and mentor engineering personnel. Collaborative mindset with strong analytical problem-solving skills and professional accountability. Languages: Fluency in English is required; French language proficiency is considered an asset. SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.

What you’ll do

Lead the design and integration of metallic and composite airframe structures, including structural concepts, CAD models, drawings, interfaces, and manufacturing definition. Coordinate cross-functional design decisions, support certification and operational issue resolution, manage engineering changes, and mentor engineers.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, structural, or a related engineering discipline, with typically 10–15+ years of relevant aerospace experience focused on airframe structural design and integration. Candidates should have deep knowledge of metallic and composite structures, manufacturing and certification, PLM and configuration management, and proficiency with CATIA V5 and ENOVIA; leadership and communication skills are also required.

Listed skills

• Technical · Preferred
• Integration · Preferred
• Configuration · Preferred
• issue resolution · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• efficiency · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Airframe Structural Design
• Structural Integration
• Metallic and Composite Structures
• 3D CAD Modeling
• CATIA V5
• ENOVIA
• Siemens NX
• Teamcenter
• GD&T
• Structural Joint Mechanics
• Load Path Optimization
• Manufacturing Integration
• Airworthiness Certification
• Configuration Management
• Engineering Change Management
• Technical Leadership

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Transportation

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