VEL - Aeronautical Structure Designer

Posted:
2/1/2026, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Campania, Italy ⋅ Piedmont, Italy ⋅ Turin, Piedmont, Italy ⋅ Pomigliano d'Arco, Campania, Italy ⋅ Lombardy, Italy

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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

Site: Torino / Venegono Superiore / Pomigliano D’Arco

Responsabilities:

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

Education: Bachelor Degree in  Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering.

Seniority: Junior, 0 -3 years of experience

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering (drawings, processes)           
  • Preferred experience in CAD modelling for Aerospace
  • Skills with CAD software Catiav5

Attitudes:

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication skills and ability to interface with different stakeholders
  • Attitude for teamwork
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt
  • Proactivity
  • Good level of written and spoken English, B2

Other:

Availability for travelling outside Italy.

Working with us you will be able to continuously face new challenges and high technological experiences constantly increasing competencies and knowledge.

Seniority:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Torino - C.so Francia

Additional Locations:

IT - Napoli - Pomigliano, IT - Venegono Superiore

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite