Aerodynamics Engineer - International Mobility Opportunity (Getafe / Manching)

Airbus; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Flight Physics team. The role includes an 18–24 month secondment in Manching (Germany) to contribute to EF2000 development, then return to Getafe to support the program and other aircraft projects.

You will work on external shape design, advanced aerodynamic modeling, and wind tunnel testing within an international collaboration, aligning with TCQ goals and program milestones.

Formación

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering required.
• Willingness to undertake an international secondment; aerospace environment experience valued.
• Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork abilities.
• English and Spanish proficiency both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of aerodynamic principles and numerical prediction tools is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Design air vehicle external shapes and develop aerodynamic models, data, and loads.
• Develop and maintain advanced aerodynamic tools and methods for program specs.
• Contribute to vehicle aerodynamics and flight performance across design phases.
• Advance innovative aerodynamic technologies aligned with company strategy.
• Interface with external research communities in aerodynamics and design optimization.
• Collaborate with structures, loads, stability, control, and mass properties teams.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Educación

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

CAD tools

CFD

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

An opportunity for an Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Aerodynamics Team in Getafe and start with an 18 to 24-month secondment in the EF2000 Flight Joint Team in Manching (Germany) to contribute to the EF2000 development. Following this secondment, the jobholder will return to Getafe to continue supporting the EF2000 program and other Airbus Defence & Space aircraft.

Working within a multidisciplinary Flight Physics environment alongside international partners, the candidate will participate in external shape design, complex aerodynamic modeling (performance, handling qualities, and loads in steady/unsteady modes), and experimental wind tunnel testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Design air vehicle external shapes and deliver comprehensive aerodynamic models, performance data, handling qualities, and loads in steady/unsteady modes on time, cost, and quality (TCQ).
• Develop and maintain specialized technologies , methods, and numerical/experimental aerodynamic prediction tools to meet program specifications throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
• Contribute to achieving vehicle project aerodynamics and flight performance requirements across design and major component/system integration phases.
• Acquire and advance innovative aerodynamic technologies consistent with overall company strategy.
• Establish technical linkages with external research communities in aerodynamics and multidisciplinary air vehicle design/optimization.
• Collaborate directly with related flight physics disciplines , including structures, loads, stability & control, and mass properties.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? We are looking forward to knowing you:

• Education: Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience: Willingness to undertake an international secondment; experience in aerospace/engineering environments is appreciated.
• Soft skills: High adaptability to work in a multinational and multidisciplinary environment, willingness to travel, fast learning capacity, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical capabilities, integrity, and stress resilience.
• Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
• Technical knowledge: Understanding of aerodynamic principles, fluid dynamics, or numerical prediction techniques.
• Valuable / Nice to have:
  • A PhD level in Aerospace Engineering will be valuable.
  • Knowledge and experience in aerodynamic design and characterization, numerical prediction tools, fluid dynamics, wind tunnel tests, CAD tools, flight mechanics.
  • Proficiency in German will also be valued.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in differen t social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

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Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Flight & Space Physics

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