Aerodynamics Engineer - International Mobility Opportunity (Getafe / Manching)

Airbus SE; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Madrid, seeks an Aerodynamics Engineer to join the Aerodynamics Team. The role includes an 18–24 month secondment in Manching (Germany) for EF2000 development, returning to Getafe thereafter to continue EF2000 and other programs.

Responsibilities cover external shape design, high-fidelity aerodynamic modeling, wind tunnel testing, and multidisciplinary collaboration across flight physics, structures, and mass properties.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering required.
• Willingness to undertake international secondment; experience in aerospace environments is appreciated.
• Strong adaptability and communication skills in a multinational, multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Design air vehicle external shapes and deliver aerodynamic models, performance data and loads in steady/unsteady modes.
• Develop and maintain aerodynamic prediction tools for programs across the aircraft lifecycle.
• Contribute to achieving aerodynamics and flight performance requirements across design and integration phases.
• Advance innovative aerodynamic technologies aligned with company strategy.
• Establish linkages with external research communities in aerodynamics and design optimization.
• Collaborate with flight physics disciplines including structures, loads, stability & control, and mass properties.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Numerical prediction

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

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

• 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.

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

Entry Level

Job Family

Flight & Space Physics

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