Aerodynamics Engineer

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer to join their dynamic team in Getafe. In this exciting role, you will engage in the aerodynamic development and optimization of cutting-edge aircraft, contributing to the design of external shapes and the generation of comprehensive aerodynamic models. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring high-quality aerodynamic solutions while collaborating with international partners. This position offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment, utilizing advanced numerical and experimental tools to push the boundaries of aerospace innovation. If you are passionate about aerodynamics and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and characterisation.
• Strong experience in meshing and numerical aerodynamic prediction tools.

Responsabilidades

• Design air vehicle external shapes and provide aerodynamic models and data.
• Ensure optimised aerodynamic solutions are delivered to customers on TCQ.

Conocimientos

Aerodynamic Design

Numerical Aerodynamic Prediction Tools

Meshing

CAD Tools

Python

Matlab

Wind Tunnel Testing

Safe Separation Analysis

English (Advanced)

German/French (Valuable)

Educación

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering (Valuable)

Herramientas

CFD Tools

Wind Tunnel Equipment

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

A vacancy for an Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe.

The successful applicant will join the team responsible for the aerodynamic development and optimisation of Airbus Defence & Space aircraft, 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.

Tasks & Accountabilities

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.

Required Skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Educated to Master’s degree level in Aerospace Engineering (PhD level in Aerospace Engineering will be valuable).
• At least 5 years of experience in aerodynamic design and characterisation.
• 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.
• Knowledge and experience in wind tunnel test will be valuable.
• Knowledge and experience in safe separation will be valuable.
• Knowledge and experience in Python and Matlab will be valuable.
• English advanced.
• German and/or French will be valuable.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Flight & Space Physics