Aerodynamics Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Operations SL is seeking a highly skilled Aerodynamicist to join our core engineering team in Madrid region. You will lead aerodynamic design and CFD analyses for air inlets, outlets, and aircraft subsystems, ensuring efficient integration with structures and propulsion.

The role demands master-level education in aerospace, 4–5 years of experience, and proficiency with CATIA or 3DX plus Ansys Fluent. Fluency in English is required; position is permanent and office-based in Getafe.

Formación

• Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field is required.
• 4–5 years in aerodynamic design within aerospace strongly preferred.
• Experience designing air inlets/outlets and CFD-driven validation.
• Proficient in CATIA and/or 3DX for surface modeling.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to aerodynamic design and characterization of air inlets/outlets.
• Create surface geometry and 3D models with CATIA and/or 3DX.
• Run CFD simulations for internal and external aerodynamics and analyze results.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Structures, Propulsion, and Systems teams for integrated design.
• Support wind tunnel and flight testing activities and post-process data.

Conocimientos

Aerodynamics expertise

CFD analysis

3D CAD modeling

English fluency

Educación

Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

CATIA

3DX

ANSYS Fluent

Fluent Meshing

Python

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aerodynamicist to join our core engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in aerodynamic design and characterization of air inlets and outlets as well as some experience on complete aircraft and/or fuselage and tail (empennage) aerodynamics. You will play a critical role in the aerodynamic integration of the systems and APU of our aircraft, from initial concept to detailed design, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. This position requires deep expertise in CATIA and/or 3DX for surface modeling and extensive experience with CFD for both internal and external aerodynamic analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the aerodynamic design and characterization of air inlets and outlets of air systems and APU
• Develop high-quality surface geometry and 3D models using CATIA and/or 3DX, ensuring compliance with aerodynamic, structural, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform comprehensive CFD simulations to analyze and validate both internal and external aerodynamic performance (drag, stability, control).
• Analyze simulation results, prepare detailed technical reports, and present findings and recommendations to the stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines, including Structures, Propulsion, and Systems, to achieve a fully integrated and optimized aircraft design.
• Support wind tunnel and flight testing activities, from test preparation and execution to post-processing and analysis of results.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our aerodynamic design methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in an aerodynamic design role within the aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated experience in the aerodynamic design and characterization of air inlets and outlets.
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and surface shaping, specifically with CATIA and or 3DX.
• Extensive hands-on experience setting up, running, and analyzing CFD simulations for complex aerospace applications.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and aircraft stability & control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Fluency in English is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CFD solver Ansys Fluent.
• Experience with meshing software such as ANSA and Fluent Meshing.
• Experience with aerodynamic optimization tools and methods (e.g., adjoint solvers, MDO).
• Knowledge of aircraft certification requirements (e.g., EASA CS-25).
• Programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for process automation and data analysis.

Company: Airbus Operations SL Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Flight & Space Physics

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