Overview

As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer in the Flight Physics team, you shape external air vehicle geometries and build aerodynamic databases that support performance, stability, and handling. You will lead CFD campaigns and participate in wind tunnel trials, ensuring safe separation analyses for external stores. You’ll develop and maintain cutting-edge aerodynamic methods and tools, collaborating with international experts across disciplines. This role offers high-impact challenges at the intersection of research, testing, and aircraft design, contributing to Airbus’ strategic goals.

Compensaciones / Incentivos

- Vacation days plus additional days-off
- Attractive salary
- Hybrid model of working
- Life insurance and health insurance
- Employee stock options
- Retirement plan

Responsabilidades

- Shape external air vehicle geometries and build aerodynamic databases (loads, performance, stability, handling)
- Drive CFD campaigns and participate in wind tunnel testing
- Perform safe separation analyses for external stores and complex maneuvers
- Develop and optimize aerodynamic methods,



scripts (Python/Matlab), and roadmaps aligned with Airbus strategy
- Collaborate with international experts across Flight Physics, Structures, Flight Control, Loads, and Mass Properties
- Deliver high-impact aerodynamic solutions within TCQ constraints across the aircraft lifecycle

Requisitos principales

- Master’s Degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 5+ years of hands-on aerodynamics experience on military transport or combat aircraft (shape design, CFD, wind tunnel testing, or safe separation)
- Knowledge of Flight Physics disciplines (Performance, Loads, Flight Mechanics) is highly valuable
- Advanced English (C1)
- Strong foundation in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and flight mechanics

- Cross-functional collaboration in international teams
- Effective communication and problem-solving in multidisciplinary environments
- Proactive and goal-oriented mindset
- CFD
- wind tunnel testing
- Python

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