The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) is a unique international program sponsored by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, open to Airbus to offer young professionals the opportunity to have valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria. The contract duration is between 6 to 24 months.

Job Overview Airbus Helicopters Spain in Albacete is looking for a

3D harness designer under a VIE contract. You will join the engineering department and work in a multidisciplinary, autonomous team to create innovative solutions in an environment of trust. You will focus on integrated electrical harnesses for new helicopter platforms (H160, VSR700, H175, RACER, City Airbus). The role involves 3D studies for the integration of electrical harnesses in a DMU (Digital Mock Up) environment to ensure safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

3D creation of electrical harness routing with the CATIA V5 EHI module

Studies and positioning of harness supports

3D creation of interface plans with the structure for the harness supports

Creation of harness manufacturing plans in 2D with the CATIA V5 EHF module

Creation of harness installation drawings on the helicopter

Impact analysis in the event of modification

Interface with other departments and professions within the design office

Production support on the assembly line or in production centers

Qualifications

Knowledge of harness routing in a 3D environment





Creation of production drawings

Management of a DMU and 3D environment

Knowledge and mastery of CATIA V5 software with specific electrical modules

Knowledge of the rules for installing electrical harnesses in an aeronautical environment

Comfortable working in a complex environment and adaptability to changing priorities

Ability to take a step back and maintain an overall project view

Soft Skills: methodology and rigor, team spirit and dynamism, transparent communication, positive attitude in challenging situations, ability to work on set

Language skills: Negotiation level in French and advanced in English

Other Requirements This position requires security clearance or eligibility for clearance by recognized authorities. All candidates must be EU citizens (including Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Monaco) or nominated graduates up to the age of 28, and must have fulfilled military obligations for their country, if applicable.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Statement Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected] .

📌 VIE 2026-Spain- Harness designer (h/f) (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus Helicopters
📍 Madrid