Aero Propulsion Designer: AI-Driven CFD & Aerodynamics

Airbus SE; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and profit sharing

Employee savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Extra days-off

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS is seeking an Aerodynamics Propulsion Designer with Artificial Intelligence Applications to join the aerodynamic engineering department in Toulouse, France. You will design propulsion-related aerodynamics and apply AI to tackle complex problems, performing CFD simulations and delivering validated aerodynamic data for next-generation Airbus aircraft.

The role emphasizes developing AI-enabled design workflows, refining aerodynamic methods, and contributing to digital design

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional hands-on experience in aerospace or related industrial engineering sectors.
• Solid technical proficiency in aerodynamics and aerodynamic surface design.
• Proven hands-on experience applying CFD tools to aerospace aerodynamic configurations.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (strong preference for CATIA).
• Demonstrated practical capability or strong proven background in applying AI techniques to engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine aerodynamic shapes for propulsive components including inlets, nacelles, nozzles, and pylons.
• Develop and apply artificial intelligence techniques to solve aerodynamic propulsion design problems.
• Perform advanced CFD simulations and generate complete aerodynamic datasets across steady and unsteady regimes.
• Deliver verified aerodynamic performance, handling qualities, and loads data under strict TCQ standards.
• Contribute to evolving aerodynamic methods, toolsets, and digital design workflows for future aircraft programs.

Skills

Aerodynamics

AI in engineering

CFD tools

CAD CATIA

Tools

CFD software

CATIA

Job description

Airbus Operations SAS is seeking an Aerodynamics Propulsion Designer with Artificial Intelligence Applications to join the aerodynamic engineering department in Toulouse, France. You will design propulsion-related aerodynamics and apply AI to tackle complex problems, performing CFD simulations and delivering validated aerodynamic data for next-generation Airbus aircraft.

The role emphasizes developing AI-enabled design workflows, refining aerodynamic methods, and contributing to digital design