Job Description: An opportunity for a senior Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe (Spain). The successful applicant will join the team responsible for the aerodynamic development and optimisation of Airbus Defence & Space aircraft, having the opportunity to participate in diverse activities as external shape aerodynamic design, generation of complex and comprehensive aerodynamic models and data on performance, handling qualities and loads in steady and unsteady mode, safe separation analysis and participate in experimental wind tunnel test campaigns; all of them carried out in the multidisciplinary environment of Flight Physics and in collaboration with specialists of the other international partners involved.

Responsibilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include: Design air vehicle external shapes and provide comprehensive aerodynamic models and data on performance, handling qualities and loads in steady and unsteady mode. Ensure that optimised aerodynamic solutions and data are delivered to customers on TCQ (time, cost, quality). Answer to aerodynamics program specification by developing & maintaining technologies, methods and tools and skills, knowledge and competencies relative to the Aerodynamics disciplines and all support activities or expertise required to meet the Programmes overall design and major components or systems integration needs throughout their life cycles. Contribute to the achievement of all vehicle projects aerodynamic and flight performance requirements within prescribed time, cost and quality objectives. Develop expertise in the appropriate use of numerical and experimental aerodynamic prediction tools. Acquire and develop aerodynamic technologies in a manner consistent with the Company Strategy.



Link with external research community in the field of Aerodynamics and multi-disciplinary air vehicle design and optimisation. Link with all disciplines relevant for physics of flight, such as structures, loads, stability & control, mass properties, etc.

Skills

- Education: Master’s degree level in Aerospace Engineering (PhD level in Aerospace Engineering will be valuable).
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in aerodynamic design and characterisation.
- Technical knowledge: Strong experience in meshing and numerical aerodynamic prediction tools.
- Technical knowledge: Strong experience in generation aerodynamic databases from experimental and CFD data.
- Technical knowledge: Strong experience in CAD tools.
- Nice to have: Knowledge and experience in wind tunnel test.
- Nice to have: Knowledge and experience in safe separation.
- Nice to have: Knowledge and experience in Python and Matlab.
- Language: Advanced level in English. German and/or French will be valuable.

Benefits

- Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
- Attractive salary.
- Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
- Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
- Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

Other Information

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Getafe (Spain)

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Flight & Space Physics

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

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

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.

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📌 Aerodynamics Engineer (Getafe)
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