VEL - Aeronautical Structure Designer

Job Description:

Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of € 17.8 bn, new orders for € 20.9 bn and invested € 2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digital industry and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.

We are looking for a Aeronautical Structure Designer for Pomigliano Plant

Responsibilities

Description of the Role:

Composite and metallic Primary Structure Designer by means of CAD models and 2D drawings development

Main Activities:

• Analysis of requirements defined Interface Control Documents
• Space allocation model of primary structure parts contributing to definition of the Aircraft Digital Mock-Up
• Stressed Layouts for sizing of primary structure
• Analysis of installability of the designed installations
• Use of composite design specific software, preferred Fibersim
• Release of drawings of composite and metallic detail such as skins, stringers, panels, frames, ribs, fittings, etc.
• Release of drawings of assemblies and installations

Main Outputs:

• Catia v5 3D Models
• Catia v5 2D drawings or Model Based Design
• Part List defining materials, standard parts, processes, finishing, installation notes

Main Interfaces:

• System Installation Designers for interfaces with secondary structure
• Stress Analysts for sizing of structural components
• Aerodynamics verifications on external components
• Manufacturing Engineering for concurrence during development phase
• Partner Designers for interface definition between Aircarft sections/barrels

Requirements

Education:

      Bachelor in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

Experience/Skills:

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering (drawings, processes)      
• Preferred experience in CAD modelling for Aerospace
• Knowledge of Office packages
• Good Level of written and spoken English, B2

Motivation/Attitudes:

• Problem Solving
• Communication skills and ability to interface with different stakeholders
• Attitude for teamwork
• Flexibility and ability to adapt
• Proactivity
• Availability for travelling outside Italy

Technical Education Design Prime Structure Experiences Skills with CAD software Catiav5 Good level of written and spoken English, Motivation Attitudes

• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Team work

Seniority:

Primary Location:

IT - Napoli - Pomigliano

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working: