Siga leyendo para comprender completamente lo que este trabajo requiere en cuanto a habilidades y experiencia. An opportunity for an * Aircraft Performance Engineer * has arisen within * Airbus Defence and Space *, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the * Aircraft Performance Team * within the Flight Physics Centre of Competence (CoC), a German-Spanish organisation responsible for flight physics deliverables across all fixed-wing aircraft programmes.
Reporting directly to the Head of Aircraft Performance, you will be accountable for aircraft performance deliverables for all AD&S; fixed-wing programs, supporting both design phases and in-service operations.
*Leading Aircraft Performance Activities: * Accountable for performance deliverables supporting current and future programs, R&D;/T projects, certification processes, and direct negotiations with certification authorities.
* * Supporting Design & Aircraft Evaluation: * Contributing to the design phase of future programs and derivatives, as well as evaluating the performance impact of aircraft and engine configuration changes.
* * Providing Commercial & Operational Support: * Carrying out performance studies for sales campaigns, RFPs, customer queries, and supporting flight operations (tools, documentation, computerized operating data, and in-service technical support).
* * Analyzing Flight Data & Strategic Roadmaps: * Supporting flight data analysis for development, certification, training, and incident investigations, while implementing roadmaps for tool harmonization, data management, and digitalization.
* * Ensuring Strategy Implementation & Quality: * Delivering high-quality technical dossiers on time,



on cost, and on quality (OTOCOQ), driving technology roadmaps, and expanding the service portfolio.
* * Fostering Continuous Improvement & Collaboration: * Contributing to team synergies, continuous process improvements, and maintaining strong cross-functional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
*Education: * Minimum Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
* * Experience: * 3-5 years of experience in Aircraft Performance (development, flight test, and certification).
* * Languages: * Advanced level in English (both written and spoken). Nice to have fluency in German/Spanish.
* * Expertise in flight data analysis, aircraft & engine performance evaluation, certification processes, and digital tools for flight operations.
* * Take a look at some of our social benefits:
* Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
* Benefit s such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
* On-site facilities (a mong others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
* Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
* Airbus Defence and Space SAU
*Permanent
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📌 Aircraft performance engineer (military derivatives) (Comunidad de Madrid)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Comunidad de Madrid