Aerodynamics Engineer – International Mobility Opportunity (Getafe / Manching)

Airbus; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 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 SAU in Getafe is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer to join the Aerodynamics Team and undertake an 18–24 month secondment in Manching, Germany. The role involves external shape design, aerodynamic modeling, and wind tunnel work across the EF2000 program, with a return to Getafe thereafter to support multiple airframes.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, willingness to travel, and fluency in English and Spanish, with German valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering required.
• Willingness to undertake international secondment.
• Experience in aerospace/engineering environments preferred.
• Fluent English and Spanish; German language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design air vehicle external shapes and deliver aerodynamic models, performance data, handling qualities, and loads.
• Develop and maintain aerodynamic prediction tools for program specifications.
• Contribute to achieving flight performance requirements across design and integration phases.
• Advance innovative aerodynamic technologies aligned with company strategy.
• Establish technical links with external research communities in aerodynamics.
• Collaborate with related flight physics disciplines such as structures and loads.

Skills

International secondment

Aerospace industry experience

Multinational environment

English & Spanish

German language (nice to have)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering (nice to have)

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

• 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.

BENEFITS

• 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 different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent --- Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Flight & Space Physics

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