Job Description:
An opportunity for an Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
The selected candidate will join the Aerodynamics Team in Getafe and start with an 18 to 24-month secondment in the EF2000 Flight Joint Team in Manching (Germany) to contribute to the EF2000 development. Following this secondment, the jobholder will return to Getafe to continue supporting the EF2000 program and other Airbus Defence & Space aircraft.
Working within a multidisciplinary Flight Physics environment alongside international partners, the candidate will participate in external shape design, complex aerodynamic modeling (performance, handling qualities, and loads in steady/unsteady modes), and experimental wind tunnel testing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
- Design air vehicle external shapes and deliver comprehensive aerodynamic models, performance data, handling qualities, and loads in steady/unsteady modes on time, cost, and quality (TCQ).
- Develop and maintain specialized technologies, methods, and numerical/experimental aerodynamic prediction tools to meet program specifications throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
- Contribute to achieving vehicle project aerodynamics and flight performance requirements across design and major component/system integration phases.
- Acquire and advance innovative aerodynamic technologies consistent with overall company strategy.
- Establish technical linkages with external research communities in aerodynamics and multidisciplinary air vehicle design/optimization.
- Collaborate directly with related flight physics disciplines, including structures, loads, stability & control, and mass properties.
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:
- Education: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience: Willingness to undertake an international secondment; experience in aerospace/engineering environments is appreciated.
- Soft skills: High adaptability to work in a multinational and multidisciplinary environment, willingness to travel, fast learning capacity, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical capabilities, integrity, and stress resilience.
- Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
- Technical knowledge: Understanding of aerodynamic principles, fluid dynamics, or numerical prediction techniques.
- Valuable / Nice to have:
- A PhD level in Aerospace Engineering will be valuable.
- Knowledge and experience in aerodynamic design and characterization, numerical prediction tools, fluid dynamics, wind tunnel tests, CAD tools, flight mechanics.
- Proficiency in German will also be valued.
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
- Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
- Attractive salary.
- Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
- Collective transport service in some sites.
- Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
- On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
- Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
- Special rates in products & benefits.
#MYCYM
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAUEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
Entry LevelJob Family:
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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering
- Willingness to undertake an international secondment
- Advanced written and spoken English
- Advanced written and spoken Spanish
- Understanding of aerodynamic principles, fluid dynamics, or numerical prediction techniques
- Adaptability in multinational and multidisciplinary environments
- Willingness to travel
- Fast learning capacity
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Integrity and stress resilience
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering
- Experience in aerodynamic design and characterization
- Experience with numerical prediction tools
- Experience with fluid dynamics
- Experience with wind tunnel tests
- Experience with CAD tools
- Experience with flight mechanics
- Proficiency in German
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
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What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
