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Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)
Airbus Spain
350 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Getafe
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Intermediate
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.
Skills
Nice to have
Airbus Spain is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Getafe.
Requirements
What we're looking for
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: At least 5 years of experience in aerodynamic design and characterization.
- Soft skills: High adaptability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and international networking environment.
- Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
- Technical knowledge: Strong experience in meshing, numerical aerodynamic prediction tools, CAD tools, and generating aerodynamic databases from experimental and CFD data.
Nice to have
- Valuable / Nice to have: A PhD level in Aerospace Engineering will be valuable. Knowledge and experience in wind tunnel testing, safe separation, Python, Matlab, and German and/or French will also be valued.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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.
- 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.
The role
An opportunity for an Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).The selected candidate will join the Aerodynamics Team, who is responsible for the aerodynamic development and optimization of Airbus Defence & Space aircraft.
The team works in a multidisciplinary Flight Physics environment and collaborates closely with specialists across international partner organizations.
The jobholder will reinforce our Flight Physics division, participating in diverse projects including external shape design, steady and unsteady aerodynamic data modeling, safe separation analysis, and experimental wind tunnel test campaigns.
What you'll do
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
- Design air vehicle external shapes and deliver optimized aerodynamic solutions, performance data, handling qualities, and loads models on time, cost, and quality (TCQ).
- Answer program specifications by developing and maintaining technologies, methods, tools, and expertise across the Aerodynamics discipline throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
- Develop expertise in the advanced application of numerical and experimental aerodynamic prediction tools.
- Acquire and advance innovative aerodynamic technologies aligned with overall company strategy.
- Connect with the external research community focused on aerodynamics and multidisciplinary air vehicle design and optimization.
- Collaborate directly with related flight physics disciplines, including structures, loads, stability & control, and mass properties.
How you'll work
- Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
Employment Type
Permanent
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Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
Flight & Space Physics
Hiring process
3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
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Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team
Call or short video interview
With Talent Acquisition team
Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.
Technical test, case study or online assessment
Not every role
Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.
Business interviews
With business team and Talent Acquisition team
One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.
Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources
- The process may take several weeks.
- Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.
About Airbus Spain
Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.
In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Founded
- 1970
- Employees
- 100,000–150,000
- Headquarters
- Toulouse, France
- In Spain
- Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Good to know if you are moving
- Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
- The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
- Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
- Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
- Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.
In their own words
About the company & team
Airbus Defence and Space SAU
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
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 emsom@airbus.com.
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.
Additional information
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.
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