Aerodynamics Engineer — International Secondment Opportunity

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

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.