Senior Business Analyst - Physical Design (d/f/m)

Job Description:

In order to support the Technical Data Management Team, Airbus is looking for a Senior Business Analyst - Physical Design (d/f/m).

As a Senior Business Analyst - Physical Design, you will be responsible for defining and evolving the functional architecture of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems in the Physical Design perimeter. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our PLM solutions effectively support business processes across engineering, manufacturing, and services, driving innovation and efficiency within our product development lifecycle.

Your location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your Benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments

• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies

• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria

• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Define and maintain the functional architecture roadmap for the Physical Design landscape, aligning with Airbus NoP (Network of Platform).

• Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable functional designs for PLM applications and integrations.

• Lead workshops and collaborate with stakeholders from Engineering, Quality, and IT to gather and refine requirements.

• Establish and enforce functional architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices across PLM initiatives.

• Research and recommend new PLM technologies and methodologies to enhance product development capabilities.

• Provide functional leadership to development teams and mentor junior team members.

• Analyze the impact of architectural decisions on existing systems and propose risk mitigation strategies.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, data models, and integration interfaces.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Deep expertise in aircraft development processes, coupled with proven proficiency in utilizing relevant Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) IT tools.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Extensive experience (minimum 8-10 years) in PLM systems (e.g., Dassault PLM, Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill) and core modules like CAD/TDM and BOM management.

• Proven track record of implementing complex PLM solutions in large-scale enterprise environments, preferably in aerospace or automotive.

• Deep understanding of PLM data models, business processes, requirements engineering, and functional design methodologies.

• Familiarity with integration technologies (APIs, ETL) and industry standards (STEP, JT, OSLC).

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders in international teams.

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required; German is an advantage.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online by providing your CV, outlining your motivation, salary expectation and your potential start date.

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.

Company:

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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