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

📌 Senior Aerodynamic Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Madrid