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Thermoplastics Development Engineer at Airbus (m/f/x)

Hamburg Finkenwerder, Germany

Innovation from the lab – your research shapes the future of aerospace.

At Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, you will work as a Thermoplastics Development Engineer developing advanced materials and manufacturing processes for the aerospace industry. In a transnational team at the interface between research and industrial application, you will actively shape the future of aviation technology.

Apply now – and help develop the next generation of aircraft materials.


The gross annual salary is, depending on qualifications, between 85,000 € and 102,000 €. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to finding further suitable positions together with you – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.

Research and Development
Thermoplastic Materials
Material Testing
German
English

Benefits


Canteen & catering

Canteen & catering

delicious meals directly in the office in the canteen or cafeteria


Optimum work-life balance

Optimum work-life balance

flexible working hours, 35-hour workweek, 30 vacation days & special leave


Attractive remuneration

Attractive remuneration

Equal pay, special payments & bonuses above the standard pay scale


Individual development opportunities

Individual development opportunities

international, Group-wide training & development


Future-proof

Future-proof

company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution


Referral bonus & tax-free benefits

Referral bonus & tax-free benefits

Bonuses for employee referrals plus Edenred Card benefits


Mobile & sustainable

Mobile & sustainable

employee car parks and subsidised HVV season ticket

Responsibilities


  • Research and Development on thermoplastic materials, manufacturing processes, and their structural applications in aerospace
  • Experimental Campaigns design, execute, and analyze to characterize material properties and processes
  • Project Coordination with internal teams (design, stress, manufacturing) and external partners such as universities and suppliers
  • Technology Monitoring of the latest developments in thermoplastics and their processing technologies
  • Technical Reports and Presentations prepare with research findings and recommendations
  • Technology Transfer support from research to industrial series application
  • Intellectual Property contribute to development through patent applications and technical disclosures


Qualifications

  • Successfully completed degree in engineering, a technical field, or composites (at least Bachelor's degree)
  • Several years of professional experience in research and development as well as manufacturing engineering
  • Previous experience with thermoplastic materials is required
  • Knowledge of material testing and characterization (e.g., DMA, DSC, FTIR, mechanical testing)
  • Business fluent German (at least C1) and business fluent English (at least C1)
  • CV in English language required
  • Willingness to travel regularly (approximately every two weeks within Europe, mainly Bremen and Stade)
  • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving competence, and teamwork
  • A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory

Become Part of the ARTS Group

Give your career a head start with ARTS in an international and innovative work environment. As a trusted, creative partner, consultant, and companion for HR services, turnkey industrial solutions, and innovative organizational concepts across diverse high-tech industries, ARTS understands the qualitative demands of the market and offers forward-looking services. The following position is to be filled as temporary employment.