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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Design Engineer - **Company:** Airbus S.A.S. - **Location:** Belfast, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, CATIA V5, Enovia - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Airbus/job/Belfast/Senior-Design-Engineer_JR10441055 ## About the Role * Possess an HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering-related subject alongside a minimum of 3 years' relevant design engineering experience. * Knowledge and hands-on experience in metallic and composite structures and/or systems installation design, utilizing CATIA V5 (or similar 3D CAD toolsets) and standard engineering IT software. * Proven ability to analyze and solve technical problems effectively, with full accountability for delivering your own tasks to time, cost, and quality parameters. * Articulate communicator able to convey technical information clearly, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across local site and broader group-level teams. While applicants only need to meet the essential criteria, relevant desirable experience within your specific discipline may be used to shortlist candidates. Desirable criteria: * Knowledge in Fibersim and/or Enovia . * Experience in supporting concessions. * Wing structure knowledge. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. ## Description SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check), At Airbus in Belfast, we are pioneering the future of sustainable aerospace. We are looking for an experienced Lead Design Engineer to provide technical guidance and leadership across a broad spectrum of design engineering activities and ongoing design support of the manufacturing build. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will own the end-to-end engineering lifecycle - leading the development of advanced aircraft structures and systems installations from initial concept and detailed design through to final production and active shop-floor build support. 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