Experienced Aerodynamic Performance Engineer (m/f)

Airbus; Goyrans; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & profit sharing

Extra days off

Health insurance

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Toulouse is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer to design next‑gen airliners, develop innovative architectures, and verify models from early design to wind-tunnel and flight testing.

Lead CFD campaigns, coordinate across Aerodynamics teams, and advance predictive methods for future concepts, including ML/AI approaches for design optimization. Fluent English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Background in Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent) with strong CFD and aero modelling skills.
• Experience leading technical campaigns and coordinating across disciplines.
• Proficiency in Python and data analysis for aerodynamic studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance modeling campaigns through CFD and flight tests.
• Coordinate deliverables across Aerodynamics disciplines and stakeholders.
• Develop and refine aerodynamic prediction methods for future concepts.
• Incorporate flight test data and high-fidelity CFD into models.
• Apply ML/AI techniques to accelerate trade studies and iterations.

Skills

Aerodynamics modeling

CFD methods

Python programming

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Python

CFD Tools

Job description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Aerodynamics Engineer (f/m) to join our Aerodynamics Department in Toulouse, France. You will take part in designing the next generation of commercial airliners for a sustainable future, developing innovative aircraft architectures and propulsion technologies. Working within the team in charge of overall aerodynamic characterization across all Airbus programmes, you will generate, calibrate, and validate models from early design phases through to wind-tunnel and flight testing.

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

• Lead performance modeling campaigns through CFD and flight tests up to aircraft certification.
• Coordinate technical deliverables across Aerodynamics disciplines and align with project stakeholders.
• Develop accurate aerodynamic performance prediction methods for future aircraft concepts and configurations.
• Continuously enhance existing aircraft models using flight-test data and high-fidelity CFD simulations.
• Deploy machine learning and AI methods to accelerate aerodynamic trade studies and design iterations.

Your boarding pass

• Background in Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Solid technical background in aerodynamic modeling, flight mechanics, and CFD methodologies.
• Proficiency in Python programming, with valuable exposure to data science and machine learning / AI.
• Proven leadership track record with strong decision-making, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken); French language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel for business and eligibility to obtain relevant security clearance.

This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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 G13

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Flight & Space Physics

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.