Aerodynamics Engineer

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation days

Salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Stock options

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe, Spain, is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to join the team responsible for aerodynamic development and optimisation of Airbus Defence & Space aircraft.

The successful candidate will work on external shape design, aerodynamic models, data on performance, and flight dynamics, collaborating with international partners in a multidisciplinary Flight Physics environment. A Master’s degree and 5+ years in aerodynamics are expected.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering required.
• At least 5 years of experience in aerodynamic design and characterisation.
• Strong knowledge of meshing and numerical aerodynamic prediction tools.
• Experience with wind tunnel testing is valuable.
• Proficiency in Python and Matlab is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Design air vehicle external shapes and provide comprehensive aerodynamic models and data on performance, handling qualities and loads in steady and unsteady mode.
• Ensure that optimised aerodynamic solutions and data are delivered to customers on TCQ (time, cost, quality).
• Develop and maintain technologies, methods and tools to meet program requirements throughout life cycles.
• Contribute to achieving vehicle projects' aerodynamic and flight performance requirements on time, cost, quality.
• Develop expertise in numerical and experimental aerodynamic prediction tools.
• Acquire and develop aerodynamic technologies in line with Company Strategy.
• Collaborate with external research community in Aerodynamics and multidisciplinary design.
• Coordinate with physics of flight disciplines (structures, loads, stability & control, etc.).

Conocimientos

Aerodynamics design

CFD tools

Mesh generation

CAD tools

Educación

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

CFD software

CAD tools

Mesh generation software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

An opportunity for a senior Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe (Spain).

The successful applicant will join the team responsible for the aerodynamic development and optimisation of Airbus Defence & Space aircraf t, having the opportunity to participate in diverse activities as external shape aerodynamic design, generation of complex and comprehensive aerodynamic models and data on performance, handling qualities and loads in steady and unsteady mode, safe separation analysis and participate in experimental wind tunnel test campaigns; all of them carried out in the multidisciplinary environment of Flight Physics and in collaboration with specialists of the other international partners involved.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Design air vehicle external shapes and provide comprehensive aerodynamic models and data on performance, handling qualities and loads in steady and unsteady mode.

• Ensure that optimised aerodynamic solutions and data are delivered to customers on TCQ (time, cost, quality).

• Answer to aerodynamics program specification by developing & maintaining technologies, methods and tools and skills, knowledge and competencies relative to the Aerodynamics disciplines and all support activities or expertise required to meet the Programmes overall design and major components or systems integration needs throughout their life cycles.

• Contribute to the achievement of all vehicle projects aerodynamic and flight performance requirements within prescribed time, cost and quality objectives.

• Develop expertise in the appropriate use of numerical and experimental aerodynamic prediction tools.

• Acquire and develop aerodynamic technologies in a manner consistent with the Company Strategy.

• Link with external research community in the field of Aerodynamics and multi-disciplinary air vehicle design and optimisation.

• Link with all disciplines relevant for physics of flight, such as structures, loads, stability & control, mass properties, etc.

SKILLS

• Education: Master’s degree level in Aerospace Engineering (PhD level in Aerospace Engineering will be valuable).

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in aerodynamic design and characterisation.

• T** echnical knowledge:** Strong experience in meshing and numerical aerodynamic prediction tools. Strong experience in generation aerodynamic databases from experimental and CFD data. Strong experience in CAD tools.

• Valuable / Nice to have: Knowledge and experience in wind tunnel test. Knowledge and experience in safe separation. Knowledge and experience in Python and Matlab.

• Language: Advanced level in English. German and/or French will be valuable.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

• Attractive salary.

• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Flight & Space Physics

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. As such, 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 [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.