Experienced Aerodynamic Performance Engineer (m/f)

Airbus Aircraft; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS in Toulouse, France, is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer (f/m) to join the Aerodynamics Department. You will design next-generation commercial aircraft, develop innovative architectures, and validate models from design through wind-tunnel and flight testing.

The role requires 5+ years in aerodynamics, strong CFD, Python skills, and leadership. English is essential; French is a plus. International travel may be required as part of program collaborations.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python programming

CFD methodologies

Machine learning

Data science

Leadership

English proficiency

French language

Education

Aeronautical Engineering degree

Tools

CFD software

Job description

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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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.

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Company:

Airbus Operations SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France):

Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Flight & Space Physics

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.