Aircraft Performance Engineer (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe, Spain is seeking an Aircraft Performance Engineer to join the Aircraft Performance team within the Flight Physics Centre of Competence. You will report to the Head of Aircraft Performance and contribute to performance deliverables across AD&S fixed-wing programs, with a focus on development, flight tests and certification.

The role requires a Master's in Aeronautical Engineering, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills in English

Formación

• Master's degree required in Aeronautical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in Aircraft Performance (development, flight test and certification).
• Passion for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and do whatever is necessary; owner mentality.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• English skills at negotiation level; German/Spanish skills preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Be accountable for aircraft performance activities across current and future programs and certification processes.
• Support design phases in future programs and derivatives of existing products.
• Carry out performance studies to support sales campaigns and RFPs and customer enquiries.
• Support flight data analysis activities for development, certification, training, incident investigations.
• Implement roadmaps for harmonization and maintenance of tools and data management.

Conocimientos

English negotiation level

German/Spanish knowledge

Educación

Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Flight Physics Centre of Competence (CoC) is a German-Spanish organisation within Airbus Defence & Space (AD&S) Engineering. The organisation is responsible for the flight physics deliverables for all Airbus Defence & Space fixed-wing Aircraft programmes. The technical capabilities within the CoC are provided by 4 domains:

• 1) Aerodynamics
• 2) Aircraft Performance & Mass Properties
• 3) Static Loads, Structural Dynamics & Acoustics
• 4) Flight Dynamics & Flight Control Laws

Job Description

The Flight Physics Centre of Competence (CoC) is a German-Spanish organisation within Airbus Defence & Space (AD&S) Engineering. The organisation is responsible for the flight physics deliverables for all Airbus Defence & Space fixed-wing Aircraft programmes. The technical capabilities within the CoC are provided by 4 domains:

• 1) Aerodynamics
• 2) Aircraft Performance & Mass Properties
• 3) Static Loads, Structural Dynamics & Acoustics
• 4) Flight Dynamics & Flight Control Laws

The CoC has strategic targets such as digitalization, standardization, simplification, and operational excellence.

For our current and future challenges in the Aircraft Performance & Mass Properties domain, we are looking for a new candidate to join our Aircraft Performance team. Shape with us the future of air power solutions and let us help you shape your career in the Flight Physics Centre of Competences.

As Aircraft Performance Engineer, you report to the Head of Aircraft Performance and will be accountable for the aircraft Performance related deliverables for all AD&S fixed wing programs.

Competences and operational accountability

• Be accountable for aircraft performance activities that contribute current and future programs as well as R&D/T, the certification process and negotiations with certification authorities.
• Support the design phase in future programs and derivatives of existing products.
• Evaluate impact on performance of aircraft & engine configuration changes Commercial, Customer and Ops. support:
• Carry out performance studies to support sales campaigns and RFPs, customer enquiries.
• Support AD&S customer services flight operations for operational tools and documentation, computerized operating data solutions, in-service queries and technical support.
• Support flight data analysis activities for development, certification, training, incident/accident investigations, etc.
• Implement roadmaps for harmonization & maintenance of tools, data management, marketing of Aircraft Performance services, etc.
• Implement the Flight Physics strategy, develop and grow the service portfolio.
• Ensure the highest standards in quality and clarity of technical dossier content and presentation.
• Ensure implementation of digitalization, capability & technology roadmaps while ensuring R&T, R&D and Program delivery OTOCOQ.
• Contribute to team and program transversal activities and synergies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Aircraft Performance processes.
• Have strong communication, collaboration and conflict management skills, able to communicate and present effectively within the team and other stakeholders within and outside the Flight Physics Centre of Competence.
• Have demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills.
• Be customer focused. Inspire confidence and credibility with internal and external customers and anticipate their needs.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in Aircraft Performance (development, flight test and certification).
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Willingness to roll-up sleeves and do whatever is necessary; owner mentality
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to travel as required
• English skills at negotiation level, German/Spanish skills preferred

Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Flight & Space Physics

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