Rotor Analysis Engineer (Helicopter Rotors)

Location: Marseille Area, based in Marignane, France. The position is available on a local contract and requires security clearance or eligibility for clearance.

Company

Airbus Helicopters supports commercial and governmental helicopter programs, including H215, H225, NH90, and Tiger.

What you will do

• Size and substantiate helicopter rotor and suspension parts for static strength and fatigue life.
• Apply analytical methods, simulations, finite element modelling, and testing to verify safety margins and service lives.
• Prepare, support, and analyze ground and flight tests in collaboration with laboratory and flight crew departments.
• Provide engineering support for in-service activities, customer modifications, production part deliveries, and helicopter incidents.
• Prepare technical data and documentation covering safety, performance, manufacturing, structural integrity, maintainability, and cost objectives.

Requirements

• Five-year degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• At least six years of experience in mechanical part analysis.
• Finite element modelling skills using tools such as HyperMesh and SAMCEF.
• Advanced French and English.
• Team spirit, autonomy, rigor, and strong mechanical understanding.
• Ability to work under a local contract in France and obtain or be eligible for security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a high-tech environment on critical rotor components throughout the product life cycle.
• Collaborate with analysis, laboratory testing, flight crew, internal customer, external customer, and authority stakeholders.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible.
• Inclusive workplace focused on equal opportunities, integrity, and workforce diversity.