Engine Performance Research & Predevelopment Engineer (Powerplant CoC in Design Office) (H/F)

AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS is seeking an Engine Performance Research & Predevelopment Engineer in Toulouse to lead propulsion system preliminary design and thermodynamic analyses for next‑generation powerplants. You will develop optimization workflows and create engine performance models for aircraft sizing and integration, collaborating with acoustics and aerodynamics teams.

The role requires a strong background in aeronautics or propulsion and at least 2 years of related experience, with expertise

Qualifications

• Background in aeronautics, propulsion, or thermal engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of professional propulsion experience.
• Proficiency with thermodynamic simulation tools (PROOSIS, NPSS, GasTurb, Dymola, Matlab).
• Strong turbomachinery preliminary design and component sizing skills.
• Python-based data pipelines with Git.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Steer propulsion system preliminary design and thermodynamic cycle assessments for next-generation engine concepts.
• Develop optimization workflows to evaluate thrust, fuel consumption (SFC), weight, and Time On Wing.
• Deliver qualified engine performance models to feed aircraft preliminary integration studies and sizing.
• Perform critical technical evaluations of engine manufacturers' proposals and specify propulsion installation requirements.
• Quantify performance potential of novel powerplant architectures in collaboration with acoustics and aerodynamics domains.

Skills

Aerospace propulsion

Thermal engineering

English proficiency

Turbomachinery design

Component sizing

Python pipelines

Git

Tools

PROOSIS

NPSS

GasTurb

Dymola

Matlab

Job description

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft i is looking for an Engine Performance Research & Predevelopment Engineer (Powerplant CoC in Design Office) F/H to join our Propulsion Performance and Thermal Management domain based in Toulouse, France.

Your working environment:

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges

• Steer propulsion system preliminary design and thermodynamic cycle assessments for next-generation engine concepts.
• Develop optimization workflows and simulation capabilities to evaluate thrust, fuel consumption (SFC), weight, and Time On Wing.
• Deliver qualified engine performance models to feed aircraft preliminary integration studies and overall aircraft sizing.
• Perform critical technical evaluations of engine manufacturers' design proposals and specify propulsion installation requirements.
• Quantify the performance potential of novel powerplant architectures in collaboration with acoustics and aerodynamics domains.

Your boarding pass:

• Background in aeronautics, propulsion, or thermal engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in propulsion engineering or applied thermodynamics.
• Proven technical mastery of thermodynamic simulation tools (PROOSIS, NPSS, GasTurb, Dymola, or Matlab).
• Strong technical background in turbomachinery preliminary design, component sizing, and Python-based data pipelines with Git.
• Advanced professional proficiency in English.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Company:

Airbus Operations SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe F12

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Powerplant and Propulsion

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