VIE 2026 - Poland - Stress Engineer H/F

The Airframe Stress Department is part of the Airbus Helicopters development and research organization responsible for strength, loads, and crash of helicopter airframes and mechanical equipment. The department works in an agile style developing new helicopters/VTOLs and modifying the product portfolio to customer needs. The position is located in Lodz, Poland, supporting Marignane & Donauworth sites in helicopter development.

• Master/Engineer Degree in Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
• Practical experience in Statics and Fatigue within Aerospace
• Basic knowledge of strength justification methods (analytical methodologies and FEM) for metal and composite materials
• Basic experience in programming, e.g., Python
• Good responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills in a multi-layered development environment
• English language skills at negotiation level; German, French, or Polish is an advantage

• Structural evaluation and stress analysis during different development phases from concept to detailed design to optimize strength, fatigue life, weight, and cost
• Sizing and strength substantiation using hand calculation methodology and FEM (linear and non-linear) to optimize airframe and mechanical equipment designs
• Preparation of test programs and test orders and supervision of tests
• Preparation of justification reports for static strength and fatigue
• Determination and justification of service life, inspection, and maintenance intervals
• Managing manufacturing deviations including defining rework and repairs and handling customer service requests

The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) program is sponsored by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, open to EU citizens aged 18 to 28 years (including Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein). Candidates must register before their 28th birthday. The position requires awareness of compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are accepted only without monetary exchange requests.